Dr. Dante Leven, DO

Dr. Dante Leven, DO

Spine Surgeon
1789 Sheepshead Bay Rd, Brooklyn, NY
3.71
“The Facility wasgreat. Sadly, I scheduled on ZOCDOC and they had no record of my appointment. We opted to wait. They were wonderful!”
Josephine R.August 7, 2025
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

3.71

Average wait time

3.44

Bedside manner

4.38
“The Facility wasgreat. Sadly, I scheduled on ZOCDOC and they had no record of my appointment. We opted to wait. They were wonderful!”
Josephine R.August 7, 2025
“The doctor was great, he explained things so that we could understand. He answered all our questions. it was just a great atmosphere.”
Lisa M.June 17, 2022

About Dr. Dante Leven

Dr. Leven is a fellowship trained Orthopedic Spine surgeon practicing in who specializes in minimally invasive surgery, trauma, and spinal deformity. He completed his Orthopedic surgery residency at the State University of New York, Downstate in Brooklyn, NY and completed his spine surgery fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. Dr. Leven teaches courses for residents and fellows on minimally invasive surgery and surgical approaches. He has trained with several of the leading spinal deformity and cervical spine surgeons in the country. Dr. Leven has over 25 publications in peer-reviewed journals on the topics of spinal deformity, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, spinal cord injuries and cervical spine surgery and has written multiple book chapters. As an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, and the Lumbar Spine Research Society, he has presented over 25 studies and over 75 posters at international conferences. In clinical practice, Dr. Leven’s focus is in minimally invasive surgery, disc replacement, cervical spine surgery, and spinal deformity. He is an associate professor with the Orthopedic Surgery residency program at Nassau University Medical Center. As a physical therapist for 10 years prior to pursuing his medical training, he worked extensively with patients suffering from chronic pain, scoliosis, neuromuscular disorders, traumatic injuries, and disability. He completed his training with the goal of maximizing his ability to help patients before, during and after surgery with a comprehensive treatment approach. His compassion for patients comes from hours of working with patients to improve their quality of life.

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Popular visit reasons

Back Pain
Back Problems
Flatback Syndrome
Post Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spine Deformation / Scoliosis
Surgery Consultation
X-ray
Back Pain
Back Problems
Flatback Syndrome
Post Laminectomy Syndrome

Office locations

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1789 Sheepshead Bay Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Total Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (2 of 10)
29 E 29th St, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Total Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (3 of 10)
54 S Dean St, Englewood, NJ 07631
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2510 Westchester Ave, Ste 100, Bronx, NY 10461
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5500 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758
Total Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (6 of 10)
2339 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554
Total Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (7 of 10)
2103 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park, NY 11729
Total Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (8 of 10)
1444 E St Georges Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
Total Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (9 of 10)
115 Eileen Way, Syosset, NY 11791
Total Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (10 of 10)
10-37 US 46, #2023, Clifton, NJ 07013
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Bayonne Medical Center
  • The Mount Sinai Hospital
  • Nassau University Medical Center
  • Mount Sinai South Nassau

Board certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of New England, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
  • The Mount Sinai Hospital, Fellowship in Spine Surgery

Professional memberships

  • American Osteopathic Association

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1508134743

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
3.71
Wait time
3.44
Bedside manner
4.38
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He was attentive and took his time explaining follow-up care.
The Facility wasgreat. Sadly, I scheduled on ZOCDOC and they had no record of my appointment. We opted to wait. They were wonderful!
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The doctor was great, he explained things so that we could understand. He answered all our questions. it was just a great atmosphere.
Verified patient
Dr. Levine aka Micheal Jordan of backs lol, is always a pleasure to see Dr. L, as long as your not in pain. He is the man of his proffession, and Im lucky to have him & his team.
My visit went well.
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Which hospital is Dr. Dante Leven affiliated with?

Dr. Dante Leven is affiliated with Bayonne Medical Center, The Mount Sinai Hospital, and Nassau University Medical Center.

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Where is Dr. Dante Leven's office located?

Dr. Dante Leven has 10 office locations, including in Englewood, Bayonne, Brooklyn, Bronx, Massapequa, East Meadow, Deer Park, Linden, Syosset, and Clifton, view full addresses on Dr. Leven's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Dante Leven have?

Dr. Dante Leven is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Dante Leven?

Dr. Dante Leven frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Spine Deformation / Scoliosis , Surgery Consultation, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Dante Leven on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Dante Leven speak?

Dr. Dante Leven speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Dante Leven in reviews?

21 patients have reviewed Dr. Dante Leven. The overall rating for this doctor is 3.71/5. They have a 4.38/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.44/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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