Treatment Guide
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Raymond Baule, MD
Raymond Baule, MD, FACS, FAANS is a seasoned and fellowship trained Board Certified neurosurgeon based in Long Island with extensive experience in both cranial and spinal conditions.
Ruth Bochat FNP
Ruth Stephanie Bochat, FNP-BC, RNFA is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong educational foundation and diverse clinical experience.
Brian Bogdanski, DC
Visit top Long Island chiropractor Dr. Brian Bogdanski. Chiropractic has been a part of Dr. Brian’s life for as long as he can remember. As a child, he was set on becoming a chiropractor like his father. “Growing up in chiropractic, I knew I wanted to give my kids what I had. And I want my patients to have that, too.”
Daniel Birk, MD
Daniel M. Birk, M.D., FAANS is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon specializing in complex and minimally invasive spinal surgery. He treats a variety of spinal conditions, such as lumbar stenosis, cervical stenosis, scoliosis, herniated discs, radiculopathy, myelopathy, spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis, spinal metastasis, failed spinal fusion, and spinal trauma.
Richard Bogdanski, DC
Well known Long Island chiropractor Dr. Richard Bogdanski aspired to be a chiropractor since his teenage years. He holds a Fellowship in Applied Spinal Biomechanical Engineering.
Samuel Brown, DO
Dr. Brown is the Director of Pain Management for NYBSJ. A native of Northeastern Pennsylvania, he completed his undergraduate studies at the Pennsylvania State University, before earning his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine.Dr. Brown is a board-certified, nationally recognized leader in pain management.
Adam Cotter, PA
Adam Cotter is a Physician Assistant specializing in neurosurgical care who has been with New York Brain Spine & Joint since early 2018. Over the years he has worked closely with Dr. Mariwalla and our other providers to create a caring environment for our patients.
Nitin Mariwalla, MD
Nitin R. Mariwalla, MD, MPH, MS is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon and Founder of New York Brain, Spine & Joint. He originally opened his private practice in the Long Island, New York region. He has a broad clinical interest in all aspects of the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of diseases involving the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves.
Zihan Masood, MD
Dr. Masood is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who cares for patients throughout Long Island and the greater New York City area. He completed advanced fellowship training in complex, minimally invasive, and endoscopic spine surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Jairus Gaberiel Flores, DPT
Dr. Flores, which she prefers patients to call her just by Gaby, is a dedicated physical therapist with a diverse background in clinical practice and leadership roles.
Alexandros Zouzias, MD
Alexandros D. Zouzias, M.D., is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in complex and minimally invasive spinal surgery. He performs advanced neurological and spinal procedures using cutting-edge techniques.
Rehan Khan, DNP
Dr. Rehan Khan is a Doctoral‑trained Nurse Practitioner providing advanced pain management and non‑surgical spine care at New York Brain, Spine & Joint across multiple Long Island clinic locations.
Marc Lamantia, DC
Dr. Lamantia is the founder of the Scoli-Fit Method and is recognized as one of his Profession’s foremost experts on non-surgical Scoliosis care. In
Jeffrey Linder, DC
Dr. Jeffrey Linder holds a doctoral degree in chiropractic, specializing in the management of spinal pain.
Michael Nemytov, MD
Dr. Michael Nemytov is a neurologist in Bronx, New York and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area. He received his medical degree from Ural State Medical Academy in 1997 and has been in practice for more than 25 years.
Dalbeer Pawar, PT
Dalbeer Pawar (Tina) is a licensed Physical Therapist with over 20 years of diverse experience in clinical rehabilitation, academic instruction, and biomechanics research. Her academic journey began with a bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from Guru Nanak Dev University in India, followed by a Master of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Georgia, USA
George Resnick, DC
Dr. Resnick has a proven track record of success. He holds a Diplomate status and Board Certification in Chiropractic Neurology and Electrodiagnostics, and is a fellow of the International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology & ACFN.
Peter Roth, DC
Peter Roth is a member of the chiropractic team. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Queens College, CUNY, 1989. He then attended New York Chiropractic College where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic in 1992.
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Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a type of neck surgery used to relieve pressure on a spinal nerve or the spinal cord.
When neck pain, arm pain, numbness, or weakness are caused by a damaged disc in the cervical spine (neck), surgery may be recommended if nonsurgical treatments do not help. Two common surgical options are anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and cervical disc replacement.
Ankle fusion and ankle joint replacement are surgical options used to treat severe ankle arthritis or joint damage. Both procedures aim to relieve pain and improve function, but they do so in different ways. Ankle fusion permanently joins the bones of the ankle joint to eliminate painful movement
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to diagnose and treat problems inside a joint. A small camera, called an arthroscope, is inserted through a tiny incision, allowing the surgeon to view the joint on a screen and perform repairs using specialized instruments.
Arthroplasty, commonly known as joint replacement surgery, is a procedure in which a damaged joint is replaced with artificial components. These components are designed to restore movement and reduce pain caused by joint disease or injury.
Cervical disc replacement (also called cervical disc arthroplasty) is a surgery in which a damaged disc in the neck is removed and replaced with an artificial disc. Unlike spinal fusion, a disc replacement is designed to maintain motion at that level of the spine. This procedure is typically performed in the cervical spine (neck region).
Corticosteroid injections are commonly used in pain management to reduce inflammation and relieve pain in joints, the spine, muscles, or around nerves. They are often part of a broader treatment plan for both acute and chronic pain conditions.
Spinal decompression surgery refers to a group of procedures designed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerves. Compression can occur when structures like discs, bone spurs, or ligaments narrow the space available for nerves.
Endoscopic Foraminotomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to enlarge the small opening where a spinal nerve exits the spine, known as the neural foramen. When this opening becomes narrowed, it can compress the nerve and lead to pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness
Functional Neurological Rehabilitation in Scoliosis Care is a therapy approach that focuses on improving how the brain and nervous system communicate with the body.
Hyaluronic acid is a substance that naturally exists in your joint fluid. It helps cushion and lubricate your joints so they can move smoothly. When arthritis reduces this natural cushioning, a hyaluronic acid injection may help improve joint movement and decrease pain. This treatment is most commonly used for knee arthritis and is sometimes called viscosupplementation
Spinal Stenosis Surgery: Laminectomy vs Laminoplasty
A Metabolic Reset Program for Bone Health is a structured approach designed to assess and support your body’s ability to build and maintain strong bone. Rather than focusing on just one aspect (like calcium intake), this type of program looks at multiple factors that influence bone metabolism, including blood biomarkers, hormone balance, nutrient status, and lifestyle practices
A microdiscectomy (sometimes called a microscopic discectomy) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to relieve pressure on a spinal nerve caused by a herniated disc