NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery has been ranked as the #1 Neurosurgery Practice Group in New York State for the third consecutive year, according to the Castle Connolly Accolades survey, while also securing a position among the Top 10 Private Practices nationally for neurological surgery. This recognition stems from Castle Connolly's national survey that identifies groups with the highest concentration of peer-nominated physicians, serving as a benchmark for healthcare excellence. Steve Leibforth, Castle Connolly's Managing Director, emphasized the significance, stating, "By recognizing institutions with the most Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Accolades highlight the leadership and excellence of these healthcare providers. For patients, this recognition serves as a trusted third-party validation, helping them make informed healthcare decisions and feel confident that they are receiving care from the best in the field."
Michael H. Brisman, M.D., F.A.C.S., chief executive officer of the Rockville Centre-based practice, expressed pride in the achievement, noting it confirms the practice's 68-year commitment to patient care and excellence in spine and brain surgery. NSPC is Long Island's largest private practice neurosurgical group, with 11 physicians and seven offices across Long Island and Manhattan. The practice's Castle Connolly Top Doctors include specialists in cerebrovascular, spine, and brain surgery, such as Jonathan L. Brisman, MD, Benjamin R. Cohen, MD, Vladimir Y. Dadashev, MD, Zachariah M. George, MD, Yusef Imani, MD, Stephen T. Onesti, MD, and Sachin N. Shah, MD. These physicians employ advanced procedures including "bloodless" stereotactic brain surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery to treat conditions like brain tumors, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and trigeminal neuralgia.
Castle Connolly has been identifying Top Doctors for over 35 years through a rigorous process based on peer nominations, professional achievements, and excellence in patient care, with each nomination screened by a physician-led research team to ensure honorees exemplify high standards of expertise and integrity. Doctors cannot pay to be selected, maintaining the list's credibility, and more information about Castle Connolly's methodology and lists is available at https://castleconnolly.com. Since 2024, NSPC has consistently ranked as New York's top private neurosurgery practice in Castle Connolly's annual survey, placing #4 nationally among private practices for top doctors in neurological surgery that year. The practice, founded in Freeport in 1958, has grown to become one of the largest private neurosurgical groups in the U.S., with patients able to find further details about NSPC's services at https://www.nspc.com. This ongoing recognition underscores NSPC's role as a leader in neurosurgical care, providing patients in the New York City metro area and beyond with access to highly regarded specialists in a critical medical field where expertise directly impacts patient outcomes and quality of life.
