Dr. Christopher D. Frendo, DO | West Islip, NY | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Orthopedic spine surgery is the focus of Dr. Christopher Frendo's practice. He treats spinal stenosis, back pain during pregnancy, and back pain in children and teens, and performs herniated disc surgery and lateral lumbar spinal fusion. Dr. Frendo speaks English and Spanish and sees patients in West Islip, Commack, and Riverhead, New York. He completed his residency at Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, and a fellowship at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Frendo 4.69 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.7

29 Ratings
49 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, MD
16 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
4 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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4.7

29 Ratings with 16 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 9 Minutes

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Dr Frendo did an outstanding performance on my back I had severe lower back pain before surgery I had surgery two weeks ago and I have no back pain today

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November 20th, 2018

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Walking one mile easyly after two weeks surgery with spinal stenosis. Excellent surgery, excellent recovery,, excellent surgeon. Dr Frendo takes time with you, never rushes. Answers all your concerns and questions.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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July 27th, 2017

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Dr. Frendo changed my life I went from severe pain and not being able to walk or sleep to pain free and normal walking the day after surgery. He has excellent bed side manner and answers all of my questions and concerns and always makes me feel comfortable. I highly recommend him.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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October 18th, 2016

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Dr. Frendo did my cervical surgery and it was a success and I would have not been able to continue in my career had it no been for this life changing surgery Dr Frendo is incredibly kind he always takes his time to answer all of my questions and I am confident in his medical expertise. I highly recommend him I am grateful that I have my life back pain free.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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September 15th, 2016

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Dr. Frendo is a great surgeon. He did my neck surgery and I felt so confident under his care that it would be a success. I feel so much better now. His bed side manner is top notch and he has always been so patient and kind to me. I highly recommend him.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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September 13th, 2016

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Dr Frendo is amazing I come all the way from North Carolina to see him. I have been his patient for a long time and he has always been very honest with me. He has given me top care my surgery with him was a success and he always takes his time to answer all of my questions. I highly recommend Dr Frendo he is the best of the best the top to me his mannerism is fantastic he makes me feel like family. His medical expertise is superb than any other dr of his specialty that I have come across.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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September 13th, 2016

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Dr Christopher Frendo and the staff are wonderful!! I had major neck surgery with him and I am doing much better I have full range of motion in my neck he changed my life last year I was suffering terribly and I am so thankful to him. He is a very skilled surgeon and I hardly even have a scar on my neck. People don't even believe that I have had major neck surgery until I show them my xray. I was scared to death to have this surgery nut Dr. Frendo comforted me and answered all of my questions put me at ease and now I have my life back. I highly recommend Dr. Frendo.

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June 21st, 2016

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Dr. Frendo did surgery on my back and I am on my path to recovery he is a great doctor and did a great job on my back I highly recommend him and he is very caring and has always taken the time to explain everything to me. I highly recommend him

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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June 16th, 2016

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Dr Frendo is sweet kind patient very smart talented surgeon that has gone over and above to treat me My back is even better than before my injury

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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March 25th, 2016

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Dr. Frendo is a top notch doc, who has always taken the time to explain everything to me. I had surgery with him and I am doing very well now. He was honest with me and his treatment plan was effective. I highly recommend Dr. Frendo and his amazing staff!!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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Needs Improvement

March 25th, 2016

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400 Montauk Hwy Ste 102West Islip, NY 11795

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Dr. Christopher Dominic Frendo, DO	Dr. Douglas Padgett, MD	Dr. Tony Shen, MD	Dr. Fred Cushner, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (29 Ratings)	4.2 (58 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.4 (136 Ratings)
	44 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish		Speaks English, Spanish
West Islip , NY	New York , NY	New York , NY	New York , NY
Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Erie, PA	Med School: New York Medical College	Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine	Med School: South Carolina Med Univ
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Back Injuries
Infection
Laser Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Scoliosis
Spinal Fractures
Spinal Stenosis
Wounds and Injuries

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, MD.

Residency

Completed their residency at Memorial Hospital York, PA.

Medical School

Graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Erie, PA.

NPI Number

Dr. Frendo's NPI number is 1043390917.

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