Sushil Basra, MD

Sushil Basra, MD
Long Island Spine Specialists 763 Larkfield Road Commack, NY 11725
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Sushil Basra, MD

About Our Practice

A Comprehensive Approach to Treatment

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


SUSHIL K. BASRA, M.D

Dr. Basra is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon concentrating his practice exclusively on spine care. He treats a full spectrum of degenerative and traumatic conditions of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, including scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal fracture, tumors, disk herniation, and stenosis.


His expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery and his extensive experience in deformity and revision surgery for complex spinal disorders make him a leader in the field of spine. He has published numerous articles relating to treatment of the spine. Dr. Basra has special interest in workplace related injuries and is committed to providing comprehensive and individualized assessment for each patient. Dr. Basra recommends the most innovative, up-to-date, and clinically proven treatment plan.


Medical Degree:
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York

Internship/Residency:

•Administrative Chief Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
General Surgery/ Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
University of Medicine and Dentistry
Newark, New Jersey

Fellowships:

•Orthopaedic Spine Fellow:
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia

Professional Affiliations:
•North American Spine Society
•American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
•Medical Society of State of NY (MSSNY)
•Suffolk Medical Society
•Society of Lateral Access Surgeons (SOLAS)

Hospital Affiliations:

•Huntington Hospital, Huntington, New York
•St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, Smithtown, New York
•Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, New York
•St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, New York
•Peconic Bay Medical Center, Riverhead


Primary Specialty

Orthopedic Surgeon

Gender Male
Certification Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Payment Options CIGNA
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

Additional Services Spine Surgeon
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Did this doctor answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Was this doctor's staff friendly?
Yes, they went above and beyond
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
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by Ariel Gonzalez xxx.xxx.152.178
July 08, 2014
Do you feel like this provider's office is well staffed?
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Would you recommend this orthopedic surgeon to others?
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Was the wait time for your appointment reasonable once you got to the office?
Absolutely
Was this provider helpful about using your insurance coverage?
Absolutely yes
Does this orthopedic surgeon use current and safe equipment?
Yes; the equipment is very advanced!
by Marilyn Alvira xxx.xxx.152.178
March 11, 2014
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