4.5
49 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
David A. Essig, MD is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He has clinical interests in spinal deformity surgery, spinal infections, spine trauma, metastatic spinal disease, and degenerative conditions of the adult spine.He received a BA in Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics and Economics from Yale University. He earned his medical degree at the University of Toledo School of Medicine in Ohio and subsequently returned to Yale University to train in Orthopaedic Surgery. He received fellowship training in Spine and Scoliosis Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He has also completed the AOA/USC APEX Leadership Program through the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business.Dr. Essig is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, AO Spine, and the Scoliosis Research …Society. Dr. Essig was also elected by his peers to the American Orthopaedic Association, a prestigious national society for leadership. He currently serves on the AOA Own the Bone (OTB) Education Subcommittee, and is an active member of the Spinopelvic Study Group. He has been an invited reviewer for multiple journals, and is currently on the editorial board of the Asian Journal of Spine. He has multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals, along with multiple presentations at prestigious spine society meetings. He also serves as a spine consultant for the New York Islanders. He has been recognized as a Castle Connelly Top Doctor as well as a Super Doctor in the NY Times.
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- accepting new patients
- 20 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Hospital For Special Surgery
- 5 written reviews
- 3 specialties
- 18 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute at Great Neck, 611 Northern Boulevard
611 Northern Blvd Ste 200Great Neck, NY 11021 Tel: (516) 321-7560
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Insurance Plans Accepted by David Allen Essig
Medical Specialties
David Allen Essig has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
David Allen Essig has the following 18 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
20 Years Experience
David Allen Essig holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Hospital For Special Surgery.
Medical School
Graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine and University Of Toledo College Of Medicine in 2006.
NPI Number
David Allen Essig's NPI number is 1154588341.
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- Where is David Essig's office located?
- David Essig's office is located at 611 Northern Blvd Ste 200, Great Neck, NY, 11021.
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- David Essig is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
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