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Orthopedic Surgeons
Long Island Spine Specialists
Commack, NY
Long Island Spine Specialists
Commack, NY
Long Island Spine Specialists
Commack, NY
Long Island Spine Specialists
Commack, NY
Long Island Spine Specialists
763 Larkfield Rd
Suite 201
Commack, NY 11725
About
At Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C., we know how debilitating back and neck disorders can be for our patients. We also know that when it comes to treating these conditions, finding the treatment option that best meets each person's individual needs is perhaps the most important aspect to successfully alleviating or managing back and neck pain.
As a patient at Long Island Spine Specialists, you can be sure that your treatment plan reflects your specific needs and concerns and will be carried out by physicians and surgeons who are recognized leaders in the field. We work as a team to help you effectively manage your condition and improve your quality of life.
State-of-the-Art Facility and Resources
Our state-of-the-art offices provide patients with access to the latest diagnostic tools and treatment using the most advanced resources in orthopaedic spine medicine today. As specialists in spine disorders, we're able to focus exclusively on the specific issues pertaining to these conditions and have decades of unparalleled expertise in treating all types of back and neck problems. We believe in a comprehensive form of treatment and have relationships with physical therapists, chiropractors and other allied health professionals throughout Long Island to ensure that our patients receive the appropriate therapy that may be a vital part of recovery and rehabilitation.
Comprehensive Care and Services
Long Island Spine Specialists offers treatment and services including:
•Surgical Procedures
•Interventional Pain Management
•Diagnostics
•Educational Programs
LAURENCE E. MERMELSTEIN, M.D.
Dr. Mermelstein is a fellowship trained, Board Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with extensive experience in pediatric and adult deformities, sports related spinal injuries, and degenerative and traumatic conditions of the neck and back. He is recognized as one of the leading experts in managing the care and treatment of the pediatric scoliosis patient and is an active member of the premier Scoliosis Research Society.
As the first surgeon on Long Island to perform the Posterolateral Endoscopic Discectomy procedure, he continues to lead the field in laser surgery and minimally-invasive techniques, which reduce pain and the risk of infection while also making recovery quicker. He has pioneered new intra-operative neurophysiological monitoring procedures to improve surgical safety. His expertise includes complex reconstructive spine surgery and disc arthroplasty (disc replacement). Highly respected in the field of spine, he has lectured extensively at national and international meetings regarding spinal biomechanics and instrumentation.
Dr. Mermelstein’s passion and commitment to spine care are reflected in his willingness to share his knowledge and expertise by providing professional seminars for school nurses on scoliosis screening techniques, for ICU staff on scoliosis post-operative care, and for the community by providing free educational lectures on Spine Health.
Dr. Mermelstein is dedicated to providing his patients with the utmost of thoughtfulness, humanity and personalized care.
Medical Degree:
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Internship/Residency:
•Orthopaedic Surgery Resident:
Yale - New Haven Hospital, New Haven CT
•General Surgery Resident:
Yale - New Haven Hospital,
New Haven Connecticut
Fellowships:
•Spinal Surgery Fellow:
University of California, Davis, California
Professional Affiliations:
•Medical Society of the State of New York
•American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
•North American Spine Society
•Suffolk County Medical Society
•Scoliosis Research Society
•Society of Lateral Access Surgeons (SOLAS)
Hospital Affiliations:
•St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, Smithtown, New York
•Huntington Hospital, Huntington, New York
•Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, New York
•St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, New York
•North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York
•Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York
•Peconic Bay Medical Center, Riverhead
Laurence Mermelstein, MD
A Comprehensive Approach to TreatmentAt Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C., we know how debilitating back and neck disorders can be for our patients. We also know that when it comes to treating these conditions, finding the treatment option that best meets each person's individual needs is perhaps the most important aspect to successfully alleviating or managing back and neck pain.
As a patient at Long Island Spine Specialists, you can be sure that your treatment plan reflects your specific needs and concerns and will be carried out by physicians and surgeons who are recognized leaders in the field. We work as a team to help you effectively manage your condition and improve your quality of life.
State-of-the-Art Facility and Resources
Our state-of-the-art offices provide patients with access to the latest diagnostic tools and treatment using the most advanced resources in orthopaedic spine medicine today. As specialists in spine disorders, we're able to focus exclusively on the specific issues pertaining to these conditions and have decades of unparalleled expertise in treating all types of back and neck problems. We believe in a comprehensive form of treatment and have relationships with physical therapists, chiropractors and other allied health professionals throughout Long Island to ensure that our patients receive the appropriate therapy that may be a vital part of recovery and rehabilitation.
Comprehensive Care and Services
Long Island Spine Specialists offers treatment and services including:
•Surgical Procedures
•Interventional Pain Management
•Diagnostics
•Educational Programs
LAURENCE E. MERMELSTEIN, M.D.
Dr. Mermelstein is a fellowship trained, Board Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with extensive experience in pediatric and adult deformities, sports related spinal injuries, and degenerative and traumatic conditions of the neck and back. He is recognized as one of the leading experts in managing the care and treatment of the pediatric scoliosis patient and is an active member of the premier Scoliosis Research Society.
As the first surgeon on Long Island to perform the Posterolateral Endoscopic Discectomy procedure, he continues to lead the field in laser surgery and minimally-invasive techniques, which reduce pain and the risk of infection while also making recovery quicker. He has pioneered new intra-operative neurophysiological monitoring procedures to improve surgical safety. His expertise includes complex reconstructive spine surgery and disc arthroplasty (disc replacement). Highly respected in the field of spine, he has lectured extensively at national and international meetings regarding spinal biomechanics and instrumentation.
Dr. Mermelstein’s passion and commitment to spine care are reflected in his willingness to share his knowledge and expertise by providing professional seminars for school nurses on scoliosis screening techniques, for ICU staff on scoliosis post-operative care, and for the community by providing free educational lectures on Spine Health.
Dr. Mermelstein is dedicated to providing his patients with the utmost of thoughtfulness, humanity and personalized care.
Medical Degree:
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Internship/Residency:
•Orthopaedic Surgery Resident:
Yale - New Haven Hospital, New Haven CT
•General Surgery Resident:
Yale - New Haven Hospital,
New Haven Connecticut
Fellowships:
•Spinal Surgery Fellow:
University of California, Davis, California
Professional Affiliations:
•Medical Society of the State of New York
•American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
•North American Spine Society
•Suffolk County Medical Society
•Scoliosis Research Society
•Society of Lateral Access Surgeons (SOLAS)
Hospital Affiliations:
•St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, Smithtown, New York
•Huntington Hospital, Huntington, New York
•Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, New York
•St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, New York
•North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York
•Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York
•Peconic Bay Medical Center, Riverhead
Primary Specialty
Orthopedic Surgeon
Gender
Male
Education
Univ Of Pa Sch Of Med, Philadelphia Pa
Training
Yale New Haven Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery
Payment Options
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GHI
Healthnet
HIP
Magnacare
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GHI
Healthnet
HIP
Magnacare
Medicare
No-Fault
NYSHIP
Oxford Freedom
Self-Pay
United Healthcare
Vytra
Worker's Compensation
Services
Bone Fusion, Cervical Laminaplasty, Interbody Fusion, X-Stop, Kyphoplasty, Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Microdiscectomy, Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Instrumentation, Posterolateral Endoscopic Discectomy, Spinal Cord Stimulation, YESS Discectomy, Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF), Anterior Lumbar Fusion with cages, Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement, Lumbar Discectomy, Lumbar Laminectomy, Lumbar Radiofrequency Neurotomy, Posterior Lumbar Fusion, PLIF: Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, TLIF: Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion, Anterior Cervical Corpectomy, Anterior Cervical Discectomy, Anterior Cervical Disc Replacement, Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement, Cervical Corpectomy and Strut Graft, Cervical Discectomy, Cervical Foraminotomy, Cervical Laminectomy, Cervical Radiculopathy, Posterior Cervical Fusion
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Very conceited doctor. Only seemed to care about my insurance. Offered surgery by acted as if he didn’t have time to explain anything.
by Nicole
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December 10, 2012
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