Dr. Neal Frauwirth

Commack
763 Larkfield Rd, Second Floor
Commack, NY, 11725
Phone: (631) 462-2225
Fax: (631) 462-2240

West Islip
400 Montauk Highway, Suite 102
West Islip, NY, 11795
Phone: (631) 462-2225
Fax: (631) 462-2240

Riverhead
887 Old Country Road, Suite D
Riverhead, NY, 11901
Phone: (631) 462-2225
Fax: (631) 462-2240

West Hempstead
565 Hempstead Turnpike
West Hempstead, NY, 11552
Phone: (631) 462-2225
Fax: (631) 462-2240

Dr. Frauwirth is Board Certified in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. He specializes in interventional pain management and electrodiagnostic medicine (EMG). With extensive experience in Regenerative Medicine, including a special interest in the exploration of Stem cell* and PRP* injection treatments, he offers patients the most technologically advanced noninvasive treatment options to promote the healing of orthopedic injuries, restore function, and relieve pain.

Dr. Frauwirth completed an Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at Integrated Pain Management/Mount Diablo Medical Center, one of the largest single specialty pain medicine practices in California. He completed his Internship at the acclaimed Cornell University/Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital program and received his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the highly respected NUMC/Stony Brook University College of Medicine.

Dr. Frauwirth has a special interest and extensive experience in Sports Medicine. He has served as a lead ringside physician for the UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce, K1-Dynamite, HBO and Showtime boxing and has worked as a professional MMA judge and MMA referee. He was appointed founding Commissioner of the Tennessee Athletic Commission by Governor Phil Bredesen. He has authored articles in Pain Medicine and Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has published papers on lumbar interlaminar epidural injections and a novel technique transforaminal blood patch technique. After practicing in Tennessee for 10 years, Dr. Frauwirth returned to Long Island to join LISS. He enjoys Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and spending time with his wife and 5 children.

*PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) and Stem Cell injections are currently considered experimental treatments though laboratory studies have shown that the increased concentration of growth factors, particularly in PRP, can potentially speed up the healing process.

PATIENT REVIEWS

Medical Degree:

University of South Florida College of Medicine

Internship/Residency:

Internal Medicine Internship:
Cornell University College of Medicine/Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Manhattan, New York

Fellowships:

Pain Medicine/Interventional Pain Management:
- Integrated Pain Management Mount Diablo Medical Center Concord, California

Professional Affiliations:

American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Hospital Affiliations:

Suffolk Surgery Center Shirley, New York
South Shore Surgery Center Bay Shore, New York
Peconic Bay Medical Center Riverhead, New York

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.