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William J. Sonstein, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a Board-Certified Diplomate, American Board of Neurosurgery. He has a special interest in complex spine surgery and has one of the largest experiences with Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF) on Long Island. This procedure relieves pain for patients with intractable back pain. Dr. Sonstein uses minimally invasive procedures whenever possible, such as Kyphoplasty and X-STOP™ to treat spinal compression fractures and spinal stenosis.Education and TrainingDr. Sonstein is Chief of Neurosurgery at LIJ-North Shore University Hospital at Plainview. He completed a highly specialized Fellowship in Spine Surgery at Tampa General Hospital, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. Dr. Sonstein served as Chief Resident in his final year of Residency in Neurosurgery at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein, Bronx, New York.Dr. Sonstein received his Medical Degree from Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed …his undergraduate studies at Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in Biology. He has been the recipient of numerous honors and awards including Alpha Omega Alpha, Epsilon Chapter. He has participated extensively in neurosurgery research and clinical trials. Dr. Sonstein has authored and co-authored journal articles, scientific abstracts and book chapters.He is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.), a Member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the North American Spine Society (NASS.)

Dr. Sonstein, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s Ratings and Reviews

4.7

37 Ratings with 23 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (25) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (25) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (24) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (21) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Flexible scheduling: (18) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

Patients frequently praise Dr. William Jeffrey Sonstein for his compassionate and professional bedside manner, detailed explanations, and thorough care. They appreciate his ability to make complex conditions easy to understand, his willingness to spend ample time answering questions, and the friendly demeanor of his office staff. However, there are some negative reviews highlighting concerns about billing issues and dissatisfaction with the level of attention during consultations. Overall, while most patients had positive experiences, a few expressed disappointment with specific aspects of their interactions.

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