Dr. Thomas J. Dowling, MD | Commack, NY | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Thomas Dowling is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in orthopedic surgery, pain medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and orthopedic spine surgery. He completed his medical degree at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts, followed by his residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Dowling furthered his expertise through fellowships at both North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York, and Toronto General Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Dowling practices at Long Island Spine Specialists with locations in Commack, Riverhead, and West Hempstead, New York. He treats patients with back pain during pregnancy, back pain in children and teens, and spinal stenosis. His treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy to help patients regain mobility and reduce discomfort. Patients rate Dr. Dowling 4.5 out of 5 stars on …average for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.5

33 Ratings
49 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York
12 written reviews
4 specialties
12 areas of expertise
4 board certifications
4 office locations
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I saw Dr. Dowling when he was in Smithtown, NY. In 1990. He did 2 back surgeries and a neck. Great bedside manner. I was walking the next day. I just recently started going back for additional back problems. He takes his time with you and actually takes the time to find out what the problem is. I moved to Florida, I could not find a decent doctor here. So now I fly up to see him.

March 1st, 2019

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Every once in a great while I would use him for over 10 years and he's helped by either muscle relaxer or steroid, no surgery no problem. But just recently took my new wife to see him and while sitting in with him he took 2 personal phone calls about what kind of wine they were to drink and also didn't read my wife's MRI properly to inform her she had Searing in her spine. Will never go back or recommend him every again. Maybe he doesn't treat everyone like this but definetely deserves this bad review. Maybe he's thinks that all his patients are just another number but everyone is just as important as the next. Too bad.

April 25th, 2018

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He spends a lot of time with me whenever I come in for a visit. He is a very skilled spine surgeon and he has given me my life back before pain. The staff is so friendly! I highly recommend him.

November 2nd, 2017

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Dr. Dowling is a fantastic surgeon. I have been a patient of Dr Dowling since 1994. He has always been so patient with me I have had great results from my surgery. My life has significantly improved I am pain free thanks to him. I highly recommend him.

November 4th, 2016

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Dr Dowling did my lumbar surgery and it was very successful. I couldn't even walk due to debilitating pain he made sure to get me in right away because of the gravity of my pain I was wheel chaired bound I had my surgery and the next day I was already on my feet walking with no pain. I am grateful to Dr Dowling for giving me my quality of life back. The staff here is amazing and I highly recommend. His bed side manner is superb. He made sure to follow up with me right after surgery.

September 27th, 2016

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Dr Dowling is an excellent doctor! He is always very informative and I am always pleased when I come here!! The office is so beautiful and the staff always courteous! I am very happy here! and I highly recommend this office!

June 3rd, 2016

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Dr. Dowling is an amazing doctor he did my neck surgery and it was very successful. I highly recommend Dr. Dowling and his staff.

March 23rd, 2016

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Dr Dowling is an amazing doctor he did my surgery and it was a success I highly recommend this office

March 23rd, 2016

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This office is the best. Dr Dowling, is very professional, caring, he takes the time to explain everything in detail regarding my dx's. I never have to worry, i know i am having the best care possible. I rate this office over the top. And thank them for taking good care of me. The staff, from the md's to the office staff, is excellent.

January 3rd, 2016

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Dr. Dowling is a very kind hearted Doctor his passion as a Doctor just pours at as he is speaking to me and reviewing my condition. His staff is so friendly and I have always been treated with respect and kindness whenever I step into the office it is always so clean and beautiful I can tell that they put a lot of effort into the way the office looks to make sure the patient experience is the best I highly recommend Dr Dowling

September 30th, 2015

Long Island Spine Specialists - Commack

763 Larkfield Rd Ste 201Commack, NY 11725

Tel: (631) 462-2225

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Long Island Spine Specialists - Riverhead

887 Old Country Rd Ste DRiverhead, NY 11901

Tel: (631) 462-2225

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Long Island Spine Specialists - West Hempstead

565 Hempstead TpkeWest Hempstead, NY 11552

Tel: (631) 462-2225

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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LONG ISLAND SPINE SPECIALISTS, PC

763 Larkfield Rd Ste 202Commack, NY 11725


Dr. Thomas Joseph Dowling, MD	Dr. Richard Salzer, MD	Dr. Alexander L. Neuwirth, MD	Dr. Karan Dua, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (33 Ratings)	4.3 (8 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
	53 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English
Commack , NY	Englewood Cliffs , NJ	New York , NY	New York , NY
Med School: Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts	Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine	Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School	Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University
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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York

Toronto General Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada

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North Shore University Hospital Manhasset, New York

Medical School

Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts

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