At the NYSI, our team of highly professional back and neck doctors take tremendous pride in providing the highest quality, comprehensive care to all of our West Babylon, NY patients and patients in the adjacent towns. Patients here at the NYSI receive expert care from all of our certified spine doctors, neck surgeons, and back specialists who possess decades of experience and know-how. Our team’s commitment is to the overall improvement and recovery of our patients’ health and well-being.
Here at the NYSI we provide patients with conservative physical therapy, pain management, advanced spinal treatments and surgeries on an as needed basis.
Industry Leaders
Our team is recognized as a group of industry leaders. Our experienced doctors are led by our medical director, Alexandre B. de Moura, M.D., FAAOS and have significant experience understanding and handling complex spine disorders.
Multiple Languages
The staff here at the NYSI is a multi-language staff that speaks Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, and Russian and strives to assist in providing our quality services to patients all around the world.
SPINE SURGERY & CARE SERVING WEST BABYLON, NY
The various spine disorders that can contribute to back pain or neck pain include fractures, herniated discs, diseased discs, and infection. The certified spine doctors here at the NYSI strive to provide all of our West Babylon patients with effective back pain treatment options and are steadfast in their commitment to get to the root of your neck or back pain problems. Once armed with information needed, our neck specialists can provide you with the correct line of treatment to help you get back on your feet.*
Our award-winning back doctors and neck doctors are steadfast in providing the least invasive back pain treatment options for all our patients and do not rely upon surgery as a first option. They will typically reserve spine surgery for those patients who still experience pain after having received previous back pain treatment or neck pain treatment without effective results. If, however, our spine surgeons find it necessary they will conduct appropriate surgeries to help provide relief from various types of pain generated by pinched nerves, spinal cord compression, or mechanical instability of the spinal cord.
Types of Spinal Surgeries we offer our West Babylon patients:
The dedicated team of specialized back doctors here at the NYSI possess years of advanced training in bone and neurological spinal disorders. Our back specialists and neck specialists have provided countless treatments to thousands of patients suffering from back pain and neck pain in the greater New York City area including West Babylon and are diligent in their efforts to pinpoint the source of your pain and provide proper treatment for your condition.*
PREMIER SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT CENTER SERVING WEST BABYLON
Millions of people here in the United States are affected by scoliosis. Scoliosis is a side to side curvature of the spine, unlike the natural front to back curves. Patients who present with insignificant curves of the spine, typically require no treatments, however, those who present with large curves can ultimately suffer from a myriad of health issues caused by the scoliosis. Health issues may include fatigue, muscle pain, back pain, spinal arthritis, or even breathing issues.
If you are in need of high-quality, comprehensive scoliosis treatment, then we are the team for you. Here at the NYSI, our spine and back specialists skillfully treat the varying degrees and types of scoliosis, like the degenerative or common idiopathic types. As a result of our comprehensive approach to treating patients with scoliosis our team has been recognized as a world class scoliosis center. We offer extensive care for both children and adults, because we understand the impact it can have on individuals of all ages. *
The treatment administered by the spine doctors here at the NYSI to our West Babylon patients suffering with scoliosis is highly dependent upon the severity of your spine’s curvature. In some cases, our dedicated back surgeons may find it necessary to rely upon surgery. The skilled and highly experienced neck surgeons at our nationally ranked center, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, possess years of knowledge and overall experience.* Our industry recognized back surgeons here at the NYSI have offered lectures around the world on the topic of scoliosis and have authored a variety of scoliosis treatment publications. For more details, refer to our Spine 101 section.
ANGEL MACAGNO, M.D.
Cervical, Lumbar, Adult & Pediatric Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Specialist Schedule Your Appointment
ORTHOPEDIC CARE
The NY Spine Institute has teamed up with esteemed orthopedic surgeons to bring West Babylon patients the most comprehensive orthopedic care in the area. These professionals are trained and experienced in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine. Our spine specialists are here to provide care to a whole spectrum of orthopedic and spinal medicine. The level of care you will receive with us will go unparalleled.
Some of the Orthopedic surgeries we can perform:
ACL Reconstruction
Ankle Repair
Carpal Tunnel
Debridement
Hip Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Microsurgery
Revision
Rotator Cuff Repair
Shoulder Arthroscopy and Decompression
Shoulder Surgery
Soft Tissue Repair
Trigger Release
It is through the addition of our orthopedic division that we can provide a well-rounded, comprehensive plan for any expected or unexpected situation. We offer our care at our multiple sites and affiliate hospitals during your time of need. It is also through the shared vision of our orthopedic specialists that our premier pain management program can offer Centereach patients the best care, encompassing a complete range of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
The orthopedic surgeons serving West Babylon at the New York Spine Institute are sensitive to the specific needs of every patient. Our consultations and treatments are made custom for each individual’s needs. We are here to answer your questions in a judgement free environment. Giving our West Babylon patients the orthopedic care that they deserve is our mission. Our experts are prepared to help you feel like you are in control of your health again.
If you are like so many other people who suffer daily with consistent back pain or neck pain that interferes with your daily life, then be sure to reach out to the professional team of back doctors and back surgeons here at the NYSI. We treat a vast number of patients from the West Babylon area and its surrounding towns, Our specialized back doctors are on hand to prescribe required back pain treatment and neck pain treatment options as needed. Our doctors begin the medical process by performing a thorough exam before prescribing any recommended course of treatment and will take time to discuss all your available treatment options with you.
We give a great deal of focus to all of your described symptoms, and perform various tests that will assist us in our overall diagnosis and analysis. Depending on our final analysis and assessment, the treatment options we prescribe may range from bracing to surgical intervention. We provide customized treatment plans according to your individual needs and take pride in prescribing non-surgical back pain treatment methods as our first priority.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Here at the NYSI we also specialize in various types of pain management options for all our West Babylon patients and those in many of the surrounding towns as well. Our back and neck specialists have undergone specialized training in all the newest and advanced technologies, medical treatment methods, and medical diagnostics for both back and neck pain-related issues.
We offer a variety of specialized treatment options to all our West Babylon patients, which include:• Injection therapies• Radiofrequency procedures• Spinal cord stimulation• Intrathecal device implementation• State-of-the-art fluoroscopy and endoscopy for great accuracy and precision• Ketamine infusion therapy for treatment of neuropathic pain syndromes such as CRPS.
Spinal Conditions we can help treat include:
• Low back pain
• Neck pain
• Herniated disks
• Shoulder and arm pain
• Hip and leg pain
• Radiculopathies
• Arthritis and joint pain
• Sports injuries
• Osteoporosis
• Headaches
• Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
• Post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles)
• Diabetic neuropathy
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Patients who have undergone any type of surgery or other treatment options, need to understand the significance that physical therapy plays in their overall rehabilitation. Even West Babylon patients who have undergone minimally invasive surgeries require effective physical therapy to aid them in their movement and mobility, decrease pain, restore function, and to limit disability for those patients with injuries or impairments.* Physical therapy is one of the most important components of patient rehabilitation especially for patients that have lifestyles that add additional strain to their neck and back. If you’ve suffered from a neck or back injury, then the renowned back specialists here at the NYSI are the ideal team of doctors for you.
Led by our licensed physical therapist, Michael Friar, D.P.T. our team of dedicated physical therapists are committed and dedicated to providing patients the highest quality physical therapy treatments needed. Patients are given specialized instructions on proper stretching, exercise, and manual therapy and are taught to understand the importance of body mechanics, postural awareness, and exercises that can be done at home that not only help with their healing process but assist in preventing reinjury. Here at the NYSI we utilize cardio and weight machines to target strength and endurance training for all our West Babylon patients who are undergoing physical therapy. We are steadfast in providing all our valued patients the best treatment options needed and setting practical goals for patients to achieve.
The state of the art radiology department here at the NYSI includes a high field short bore 1.5T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system. This system is effective in diagnosing many conditions and supports a wide range of clinical applications including, but not limited to, MRIs of the spine, brain, abdomen, pelvis, shoulder, hip, knee, elbow, wrist, hand, ankle and foot*. The MRI system is safe and noninvasive, and is used by our doctors for providing comfortable treatment to patients. This new GE 1.5T MRI system provides high quality, detailed pictures of anatomy and pathology to our physicians that aid in their efforts to help evaluate a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders.
Utilizing magnetism and radio waves to produce detailed images used to evaluate various parts of the body and determine the presence of certain diseases which may not be visible with other imaging methods such as x-ray, ultrasound or CT (Computed Tomography)* the MRI system is an effective, innovative tool that is critical to our team’s ability to analyze, diagnose and assess a wide range of disorders.
Our radiology department is also equipped with a digital radiography department that is used to capture digital images. These images allow the radiologist to analyze bone and soft tissue anatomy for diagnosis. Additional equipment within our radiology department includes Long Length Imaging (LLI) for proper scoliosis assessment as well.
*The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment will vary by patient and condition. New York Spine Institute does not guarantee certain results.
PROVIDING OUR WEST BABYLON PATIENTS THE CARE THEY NEED
The award-winning team of highly skilled and experienced back and neck doctors here at the NYSI take pride in rendering customized treatments to all our West Babylon patients and those in the adjacent towns. Our back specialists offer comprehensive care for patients suffering with back pain and neck pain symptoms. Having been recognized as one of the most trusted and respected spine surgery practices in greater New York City, the team here at NYSI remains committed and dedicated to the overall health and well-being of all our patients and to getting our patients lives back on track again. For more information about our facility, our team and our treatment options, contact one of our back doctors, neck doctors or spine doctors today and let us get you started on your road to recovery.
