Summary

Dr. David Essig specializes in orthopedic surgery with two decades of experience helping patients overcome musculoskeletal challenges. He earned his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and completed his residency training at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Essig speaks English and brings extensive expertise to his practice in treating complex bone and joint conditions.

Dr. Essig practices at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and sees patients in Great Neck, New York. He focuses on treating various forms of back pain, including conditions affecting pregnant women and young patients. His approach often incorporates physical therapy and strength training to help patients regain function and mobility. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 stars, reflecting their confidence in his care and treatment outcomes.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 20 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hospital For Special Surgery
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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Speaks English Speaks English
Great Neck , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYJackson Heights , NY
Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David Allen Essig

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • AmidaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)
  • Anthem HealthPlus
  • CenterLight
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth (GHI)
  • EmblemHealth (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)
  • Fidelis
  • Hamaspik
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana
  • Humana Military (Tricare)
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Northwell Direct
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Oxford
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • United Healthcare
  • US Department of Labor
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. David Allen Essig has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David Allen Essig has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Back Injuries
  • Back Pain
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Hospital For Special Surgery

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine
University Of Toledo College Of MedicineGraduated in 2006

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Dr. David Essig is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
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Dr. David Essig speaks English.

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