Summary

Dr. Christopher Frendo is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in orthopedic spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania, and completed his residency at Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. Dr. Frendo furthered his training with a fellowship at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, focusing on advanced spine surgery techniques. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Frendo practices at Long Island Spine Specialists with locations in West Islip, Commack, and Riverhead, New York. He treats patients with spinal stenosis and back pain, including back pain during pregnancy and in children and teens. His surgical expertise includes herniated disc surgery and lateral lumbar spinal fusion procedures, along with performing spinal X-rays for diagnosis. Patients have rated Dr. Frendo 4.7 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, MD
  • 16 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Christopher Dominic Frendo has 4 locations

Long Island Spine Specialists - West Islip

400 Montauk Hwy Ste 102West Islip, NY 11795
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Long Island Spine Specialists - Commack

763 Larkfield Rd Fl 2Commack, NY 11725
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Long Island Spine Specialists - Riverhead

887 Old Country Rd Ste DRiverhead, NY 11901
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

LONG ISLAND SPINE SPECIALISTS, PC

763 Larkfield Rd Ste 202Commack, NY 11725

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Italian, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
West Islip , NYMontclair , NJNew York , NYUniondale , NY
Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Erie, PA Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher Dominic Frendo

  • Accepts Medicare
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Allianz Worldwide Care - Workers’ Compensation
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • GEHA
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Level - Workers’ Compensation
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Northwell Direct
  • Optum Health
  • Partners Health Plan
  • Priority Health
  • Progressive
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Workers’ Compensation
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Travelers
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christopher Dominic Frendo has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christopher Dominic Frendo has the following 9 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Christopher Frendo speak?
Dr. Christopher Frendo speaks English and Spanish.
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Where is Dr. Christopher Frendo's office located?
Dr. Christopher Frendo's office is located at 400 Montauk Hwy Ste 102, West Islip, NY, 11795.
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