NEW YORK SPINE SPECIALIST - Key Persons
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- PA - C Completed Her Physician Assistant Program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Christina Costantino, PA-C completed her Physician Assistant Program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine…
Dr. Demetrios Mikelis completed his training at the Ross University School Of Medicine…
Dr. Daniel Giangrasso graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine…
Dr. Daniel P. Giangrasso graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015. He completed his internship at South Nassau Communities Hospital, and residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Rusk Institute at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Giangrasso then pursued subspecialty training in interventional pain management and completed a fellowship at Hudson Medical. Dr. Giangrasso joined New York Spine Specialist in 2020.
Dr. Giangrasso has a passion for treating both acute and chronic pain complaints including low back pain, neck pain, joint pain, headaches, diabetic nerve pain, neuropathic pain, and complex regional pain syndrome. This is accomplished with a multifaceted approach, including physical therapies, medications, behavioral therapy, and interventional procedures. Dr Giangrasso has a passion for achieving high level results along with teaching patients how to be involved in their care in helping to reduce pain and improve mobility and function. He is focused on the most modern and most optimal pain management regimens for his patients. He can perform the following procedures: trigger point injections, peripheral joint injections, nerve blocks, botulinum toxin chemodenervation, and spinal procedures including epidural injections, rhizotomies, and spinal cord stimulation.
Dr. Darren J. Friedman, MD, is a compassionate and dedicated physician known for his exceptional patient care and commitment to advancing medical knowledge.
Dr. Gary A. Gonya is a Johns Hopkins trained Orthopaedic spine surgeon. 100% of his practice is focused on the diagnosis and surgical management of neck, back and nerve related spinal pain.
One of the key first steps to improving spine related pain is for the surgeon and patient to be on the same page. Dr. Gonya takes the time to comprehensively understand how the pain is limiting a patient's quality of life and to create a plan for modifying the pain and restoring function.
When spine surgery is indicated, Dr. Gonya places an emphasis on educating the patient and reviewing all the different surgical approaches and options available.
Dr. Gonya strives to find minimally invasive and muscle-sparring approaches and techniques which allow for a more effective and efficient recovery following surgery.
Endoscopic surgery of the spine using camera-guided technology and motion preserving disc replacement are a few of the areas which Dr. Gonya specializes within Orthopaedic spine surgery.
Dr. Gonya received his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1998. He went on to train as an Orthopaedic surgical resident at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital completing his Chief Resident year in 2004. During his Orthopaedic surgical residency, Dr. Gonya completed subspecialty training in pediatric Orthopaedic surgery at the Dupont Children's Hospital and Orthopaedic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. During his multi-specialty training in spinal surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Dr. Gonya worked alongside recognized leaders in neurosurgical, pediatric and adult spinal deformity correction surgery.
Dr. Sebastian Lattuga is a fellowship trained and board certified Spine Surgeon whose practice is exclusively dedicated to the care and treatment of patients with spinal disorders.
Dr. Lattuga is considered an expert in the surgical non-surgical management of traumatic and degenerative conditions affecting the spine including herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, fractures and many other conditions.
Dr. Lattuga has vast experience in surgical treatment of even the most complicated conditions affecting patients, having successfully helped thousands of patients. He is considered an expert in fusion surgery, decompression surgery, minimally invasive surgery and is highly skilled at all of the most modern, up to date and state of the art procedures required to address the individual patient needs.
Education
Dr. Lattuga's training is considered to be impeccable. He completed Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Stonybrook School of Medicine; Internship at the Mount Sinai Medical Center, General Surgery; and Adult and Pediatric Spine Surgical Fellowship/Pain Management at University of Miami's Jackson Memorial Medical Center.
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, MIAMI FL
JACKSON MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Adult and Pediatric Spine Fellowship/Pain Management
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, STONYBROOK, NY
Dr. Shah is a Johns Hopkins graduate of the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine…
Dr. Shah is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery. After graduating from Union College, in Schenectady, NY Dr. Shah earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, NJ .
His practice at New York Spine Specialist encompasses a wide range of spinal conditions, including traumatic injuries and degenerative conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. His training allows him to cater treatment options specifically to the patient and their condition. His treatment philosophy is simple: "Surgery should be the last resort. I would not recommend any treatment to a patient that I would not accept for myself, my friends, or my family."
In his spare time, he enjoys Tennis, Bodybuilding, and is an avid traveller.
Education
ROWAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE, STRATFORD, NJ
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COLLEGE, SCHENECTADY, NY
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- Board Certified Physician Assistant Jithin Easo Hails from Bergenfield, NJ
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- Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center
- Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery Weill Cornell Medical Center
Dr. Tripathi is the Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center…
Dr. Tripathi is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery. After graduating cum laude from Rutgers University with a BA in Genetics, Dr. Tripathi earned his Doctorate in Medicine at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. This was followed by a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. His fellowship in Spine Surgery was completed at University of California - San Diego, one of the most comprehensive and sought-after spine surgery fellowships in the country.
Dr. Tripathi has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and presentations and remains active in research. Additionally, he is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, and the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery.
His practice at New York Spine Specialist encompasses a wide range of spinal conditions, including traumatic injuries and degenerative conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. His training allows him to cater treatment options specifically to the patient and their condition. His treatment philosophy is simple: "Surgery should be the last resort. I would not recommend any treatment to a patient that I would not accept for myself, my friends, or my family."
In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, traveling, swimming, and water polo. He also is proficient in conversational Gujarati.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
Fellowship in Orthopedic Spine Under the direction of Steven Garfin, MD
RUTGERS-ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON MEDICAL SCHOOL, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
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- Board Certified Anesthesiologist
Board Certified in both Anesthesiology & Pain Management, Dr. Pandey received his M.D. from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. He moved onto fulfill his residency at the Columbia Campus of New York Presbyterian Hospital finally returning back to Icahn to finish his Pain Management fellowship.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
B.A. in Economics with Financial Concentration
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI, NEW YORK, NY
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- Board Certified Physician Assistant Peter Ngo Got His PA from St. John 's University
Dr. Vallarino, Jr. completed his undergraduate degree at College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA. He then received the MD degree from the Escuela de Medicina San Juan Bautista in Puerto Rico.
Following his internship at the Long Island College Hospital, he completed his residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His career has also includes being an Attending Physician Department of Neurosciences.
Dr. Vallarino, Jr. is highly specialized in outpatient, general physiatric management including functional evaluation, differential diagnosis of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, medical management and local musculoskeletal injections, electrodiagnostic evaluation, and prescription of orthotics/prosthetics. Able to evaluate both adults and children, he has experience with No Fault and Workers' Compensation cases including testifying in Court.
Education
COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS
Scott has been practicing as a Physician Assistant for 12 years and has extensive experience in spine cases.
Tanya Weissman, MD is a physician who is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry), Pain Management and Electrodiagnostics. She received her undergraduate degree from Rutgers with Magna cum laude and medical degree from UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson.
Following her intensive medical internship at the Overlook Hospital, she went on to receive her specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.
She also pursued advanced studies in Electrodiagnostics and Pain Management.
Education
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Dr. Weissman is a physician who is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation…