Dr. Hargovind DeWal, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
662.8 mi · 565 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead, NY 11552
At a glance
4.78 stars (9 reviews)
96% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 8 insurances
AgeWell New York, Empire Plan, MagnaCare, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Long Island Spine Specialists, PC
4 office locations
4.78
9 reviews
Bedside manner
4.7
Wait time
4.6
Recent reviews
I was running late and called them to let them know. Everyone in the office was super helpful and nice about it and I only waited about ten minutes.
December 31, 2019Micaela C.Verified patient
Office locations
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Long Island Spine Specialists, PC
638.0 mi · 565 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead, NY, 11552
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Long Island Spine Specialists, PC
662.8 mi · 763 Larkfield Rd, Second Floor, Commack, NY, 11725
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Long Island Spine Specialists, PC
707.5 mi · 887 Old Country Rd, Suite D, Riverhead, NY, 11901
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Medicare
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UnitedHealthcare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Spinal fusion
Neck pain and spine problems
Lower back pain
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Spinal fusion
Neck pain and spine problems
Lower back pain
Disorders of the thoracic spine
More about Dr. Hargovind DeWal, MD
**After booking an appointment online, please expect a call from the office to verify insurance**
Dr. DeWal is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with advanced Fellowship training in neurosurgery of the spine. He is committed to the latest advancements in spine surgery, offering patients the newest, most up-to-date technologies. His clinical practice includes microsurgery, minimally invasive surgery, fusion, and non-fusion procedures.
He treats patients of all ages with a variety of spinal disorders including stenosis, spinal cord compression, disc bulges, or herniations, and he specializes in treatment of athletic spine injuries and scoliosis correction.
Dr. DeWal serves as Section Chief of Spine Surgery at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center. His commitment to the community is evident by the many educational seminars he provides to hospital staff, school nurses, and the community on topics including scoliosis screening, postoperative care, and advanced innovative minimally invasive/laser technology.
He has authored several book chapters, published numerous articles related to the spine, and lectured to professionals at national meetings.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Doctor of Medicine
New York University, Hospital for Joint Diseases, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Fellowship in Spinal Surgery
Practice
Long Island Spine Specialists, PC
Affiliation
Huntington Hospital
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
North Shore University Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Saint Catherine of Siena Medical Center
Saint Charles Hospital
St. Francis Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional memberships
New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
North American Spine Society
Suffolk County Medical Society
Awards and publications
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1265453104
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.78
Wait time
4.56
Bedside manner
4.67
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9 reviews
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Wouldn't go anywhere else - this is the place to be Dr. DeWal the doctor to see.
More than 1 year agoTL
Very precise & through with his assessment and recommendations. To the point!
More than 1 year agoHS
I was running late and called them to let them know. Everyone in the office was super helpful and nice about it and I only waited about ten minutes.
December 31, 2019Micaela C.Verified patient
Very thorough.
More than 1 year agoAG
Awesome.
More than 1 year agoDZ
It was a very pleasant visit.
More than 1 year agoAG
Fine.
More than 1 year agoRS
More than 1 year agoSG
More than 1 year agoAR
Which hospital is Dr. Hargovind DeWal affiliated with?
Dr. Hargovind DeWal is affiliated with Huntington Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and North Shore University Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Hargovind DeWal work with?
Dr. Hargovind DeWal works with Long Island Spine Specialists, PC.
Where is Dr. Hargovind DeWal's office located?
Dr. Hargovind DeWal has 4 office locations, including in Commack, West Hempstead, Riverhead, and West Islip, view full addresses on Dr. DeWal's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hargovind DeWal have?
Dr. Hargovind DeWal is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Hargovind DeWal?
Dr. Hargovind DeWal frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, Sciatica, and Spine Deformation / Scoliosis . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Hargovind DeWal on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Hargovind DeWal speak?
Dr. Hargovind DeWal speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Hargovind DeWal in reviews?
9 patients have reviewed Dr. Hargovind DeWal. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.78/5. They have a 4.67/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.56/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.