Dr. Alan Mechanic, MD, FACS
Neurosurgeon
636.1 mi · 1991 Marcus Avenue, Lake Success, NY 11042
At a glance
4.71 stars (7 reviews)
94% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 2 insurances
NY State No-Fault, Workers' Compensation, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Emory University
Works at Neurological Surgery, P.C.
3 office locations
Office locations
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Neurological Surgery, P.C.
636.1 mi · 1991 Marcus Avenue, Lake Success, NY, 11042
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Neurological Surgery, P.C.
666.2 mi · 353 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Commack, NY, 11725
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Neurological Surgery, P.C.
662.2 mi · 500 Montauk Hwy., West Islip, NY, 11795
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More about Dr. Alan Mechanic, MD, FACS
Alan Mechanic, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon who specializes in spinal surgery, brain tumors and trigeminal neuralgia. Dr. Mechanic is the Chief of Neurosurgery at the Huntington Hospital in Huntington, NY, and brings more than 20 years of Neurosurgical experience to the practice.
Dr. Mechanic received his undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Arts, from Columbia University and was a Graduate Research Fellow at the University of Texas Sensory Sciences Center in Houston, Texas. He received his Medical Degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Mechanic served as Intern in Internal Medicine at Brown University in Providence, RI, and as a Surgical Resident at the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. Dr. Mechanic completed a Neurosurgical Research Fellowship and Residency at the Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, and was appointed Chief Resident in his final year. Dr. Mechanic was a co-recipient with the Hahnemann University Spinal Cord Injury Study Group of the Volvo Award of The World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies in 1985.
Dr. Mechanic’s professional interests include the surgical treatment of herniated lumbar and cervical discs, spinal stenosis, trigeminal neuralgia and brain tumors including gliomas, meningiomas and pituitary tumors. He has extensive experience with minimally invasive surgical techniques including minimal access spinal surgery, microneurosurgery, stereotactic neurosurgery, endoscopic neurosurgery and stereotactic radiosurgery.
Dr. Mechanic was the first neurosurgeon on Long Island to employ minimally invasive endoscopic techniques in the treatment of pituitary tumors.
Dr. Mechanic is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. In 1995 he was appointed a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the New York University School of Medicine. He has frequently lectured at professional conferences on a variety of neurosurgical topics and has co-authored articles in peer reviewed medical journals on spine trauma, stereotactic neurosurgery and trigeminal neuralgia.
Dr. Mechanic has been listed as one of America’s Top Doctors in the past eleven editions of the Castle Connolly Directory. Physicians listed in the Castle Connolly Directory are selected based on peer nomination and extensive research by a physician directed research team, and represent the top 1% of all physicians in the United States.
Dr. Mechanic is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Medical Association, New York State Neurosurgical Society, Medical Society of the State of New York, Nassau County Medical Society and the Nassau Academy of Medicine. Dr. Mechanic is the current Chairman of the Nassau Surgical Society Section of Neurosurgery.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Emory University
Brown University, Internship in Internal Medicine
Beth Israel Medical Center, Residency in Surgery
Drexel University, Residency in Neurological Surgery
Drexel University, Fellowship in Neurological Surgery
Practice
Neurological Surgery, P.C.
Affiliation
NYU Winthrop Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Professional memberships
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
New York State Neurosurgical Society
Medical Society of the State of New York
Nassau County Medical Society
Nassau Academy of Medicine
American College of Surgeons
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1417914185
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.71
Wait time
4.33
Bedside manner
5.00
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Grat! Dr. Mechanic and staff are the best. Great people.
More than 1 year agoTR
he was very professional and pleasant, but he wasn't too familiar with my type of problems so he recommended me to another doctor in the practice.
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Thorough as usual.
More than 1 year agoSA
Visit goes very well excellent.
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Which hospital is Dr. Alan Mechanic affiliated with?
Dr. Alan Mechanic is affiliated with NYU Winthrop Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Alan Mechanic work with?
Dr. Alan Mechanic works with Neurological Surgery, P.C..
Where is Dr. Alan Mechanic's office located?
Dr. Alan Mechanic has 3 office locations, including in Lake Success, Commack, and West Islip, view full addresses on Dr. Mechanic's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alan Mechanic have?
Dr. Alan Mechanic is certified by American Board of Neurological Surgery.
What languages does Dr. Alan Mechanic speak?
Dr. Alan Mechanic speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Alan Mechanic in reviews?
7 patients have reviewed Dr. Alan Mechanic. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.71/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.33/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.