Dr. DeWal - Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C.

Dr. Hargovind DeWal, MD Bio

Dr. DeWal is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with advanced Fellowship training in neurosurgery of the spine. He is committed to the latest advancements in spine surgery, offering patients the newest, most up-to-date technologies. His clinical practice includes microsurgery, minimally invasive surgery, fusion, and non-fusion procedures.

He treats patients of all ages with a variety of spinal disorders including stenosis, spinal cord compression, disc bulges, or herniations, and he specializes in the treatment of athletic spine injuries and scoliosis correction.

Dr. DeWal serves as Section Chief of Spine Surgery at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center. His commitment to the community is evident by the many educational seminars he provides to hospital staff, school nurses, and the community on topics including scoliosis screening, postoperative care, and advanced innovative minimally invasive/laser technology.

He has authored several book chapters, published numerous articles related to the spine, and lectured to professionals at national meetings.

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Medical Degree:

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

Internship/Residency:

Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
New York University – Hospital for Joint Diseases New York, New York

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
North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York
St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, New York
Peconic Bay Medical Center, Riverhead, New York

Fellowships

Spinal Surgery Fellow:
Department of Neurological Surgery
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, Ohio
Research Fellow:
New York University – Hospital for Joint Diseases
Musculoskeletal Research Center New York, New York

Hospital Appointments:

Section Chief of Spinal Surgery
St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center
Smithtown, New York

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Spinal Fusion
Decompressive Surgery
ACDF

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Total Disc Replacement
Laser Spine Surgery

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Pediatric Spine Surgery
Endoscopic Spine Surgery

CONSULT WITH DR. HARGOVIND DEWAL AT ONE OF THESE LOCATIONS

West Islip
Commack

Riverhead
West Hempstead

Practice Policy Update Regarding COVID-19

Dear Patients:

Our patients, employees and family are our top priority at Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C.

We ask you to not visit any of our locations if you have symptoms such as fever, sneezing, coughing and possible shortness of breath.

Please cancel your appointment and re-schedule once you are feeling better and are no longer suffering with symptoms.

Only non-symptomatic patients will be seen. No exceptions.

Accompanying family members – including children – are asked to remain in the waiting area and will not be allowed to enter the exam rooms.

During this time of high concern regarding the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we are taking extra precautions to maintain the highest possible standards of safety and cleanliness. Please be advised that we are carefully following recommendations from both the CDC and WHO and are here to help guide you through this time if needed.

Some steps we are taking to keeping safe:

We know how important cleanliness is and always maintain the highest standards of cleanliness. To further offer you peace of mind, we have increased the frequency of the cleaning of our office.

Rest assured that hand washing is strictly followed. Hand sanitizer is available to all staff and patients.

Additionally, if you have recently traveled to a country with high rates of the coronavirus or have been on a cruise, please reschedule your visit for at least 14 days from your return date. We will gladly accommodate your needs to reschedule. At that time, a telehealth interface can be arranged if necessary.

Find up-to-date and accurate information on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website and feel free to reach out with questions.

- Your team at Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C.

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To learn more about Long Island Spine Specialists – and to discover how we can relieve your pain and help you find an improved quality of life – please contact our office today and schedule a consultation.

Dr. Hargovind Dewal