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THOMAS DOWLING III, M.D.

Dr. Dowling is a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon with advanced fellowship training in spine surgery. He has undergone extensive and comprehensive training through his combined orthopedic and neurosurgical spine fellowship at the University of Southern California Spine Center.  He has expertise in both surgical and non-surgical treatment options for all neck and back disorders.  He has a special interest and clinical focus in minimally invasive surgical techniques and both fusion and non-fusion procedures.

Dr. Dowling believes in educating the patient about their condition and treatment options so that they may make an informed decision regarding their care.  He treats every patient as if they were family, and his emphasis is always toward non-operative treatment through a multi-disciplinary and multi-modal approach.  If surgery is necessary, he is committed to offering the most effective and safest techniques utilizing the latest technology in an effort to minimize complications and optimize the patient’s recovery and outcomes.

Dr. Dowling is an active member of AO Spine, North American Spine Society, Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Fellowship:
  • Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Spine Fellowship
    University of Southern California, Keck Medical Center of USC
    Los Angeles, CA
Medical Degree:
  • Boston University School of Medicine
    Boston, MA
Residency:
  • Orthopedic Surgery
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Huntington Hospital
    Huntington, NY
Undergraduate Degree:
  • Bachelor of Science Georgetown University Washington, D.C.

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Honors and Awards

  • Best Papers at North American Spine Society Annual Meeting 2021
  • Front-line Heroes Recognition Award 2020

Professional Affiliations

  • AO Spine
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • North American Spine Society
  • Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

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

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D Riverhead, NY 11901

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At Long Island Spine Specialists, we understand that every spine condition is unique. Our team of experts, including nationally recognized surgeons, are dedicated to providing personalized care using the latest non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments for neck and back pain on Long Island, NY.
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