Dr. Andrew Appel, MD, Plainview, NY | Surgeon

About Dr. Andrew Appel

Dr. Andrew Joshua Appel, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon at Empire Minimally Invasive Spine & Pain. He specializes in a broad range of spinal conditions, with a focus on minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS), endoscopic spine surgery, and motion-preserving techniques such as disc arthroplasty (total disc replacement). He also has advanced training in orthopedic traumatology. Dr. Appel completed his general surgery internship at the University of Virginia and his orthopedic surgery residency at Brown University. He went on to complete two fellowships at Brown: first in orthopedic trauma, training under internationally recognized traumatologist Dr. Peter Trafton, and then a second fellowship in spine surgery. Before medical school he earned a master’s degree in molecular genetics, and he has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications along with poster and podium presentations. Guided by the philosophy “treat the patient, not the film,” Dr. Appel takes a patient-first approach — recommending surgery only when it is the right answer and favoring the least invasive option that solves the problem. He sees patients across Empire’s Long Island, New York offices in Plainview, New Hyde Park, and Ronkonkoma.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Lower back pain

Other popular visit reasons

Colonoscopy

Gallstones

Hemorrhoids

Lap-Band / Gastric Banding Consultation

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Spine Deformation / Scoliosis

Surgery Consultation

Weight Loss Consultation

Colonoscopy

Gallstones

Hemorrhoids

Lap-Band / Gastric Banding Consultation

Office locations

Empire Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain (1 of 4)

970 N Broadway, Ste 204, Yonkers, NY 10701

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Empire Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain (2 of 4)

1991 Marcus Ave, North New Hyde Park, NY 11042

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Empire Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain (3 of 4)

4155 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ste 5, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

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Empire Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain (4 of 4)

146A Manetto Hl Rd, Plainview, NY 11803

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Education and background

Practice names

Empire Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain

Education and training

Medical School - Medical University of South Carolina, Doctor of Medicine
Brown University, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Brown University, Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma
Brown University, Fellowship in Spine Surgery
University of Virginia, Internship in General Surgery

Professional memberships

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
North American Spine Society
Florida Orthopaedic Society

Awards and publications

Lumbar Disc Herniation: Evaluation of Information on the Internet,
Peer-reviewed research on posterolateral lumbar fusion (rhBMP-6), published in Spine / The Spine Journal
Research on endoscopic gastrocnemius recession, Foot & Ankle International

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1538102124

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What practice does Dr. Andrew Appel work with?

Dr. Andrew Appel works with Empire Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain.

Where is Dr. Andrew Appel's office located?

Dr. Andrew Appel has 4 office locations, including in Plainview, North New Hyde Park, Ronkonkoma, and Yonkers, view full addresses on Dr. Appel's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Andrew Appel?

Dr. Andrew Appel frequently sees patients for Colonoscopy, Hemorrhoids, Spine Deformation / Scoliosis , Surgery Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Andrew Appel on their profile.