Dr. John Akhnoukh, MD
Anesthesiologist
636.1 mi · 1991 Marcus Ave, North New Hyde Park, NY 11042
At a glance
3.77 stars (13 reviews)
75% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 2 insurances
Medicare, Workers' Compensation, more+ ·
Works at Empire Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain
2 office locations
Affiliated with Forest Hills Hospital
Mercy Medical Center and 2 more
3.77
13 reviews
Bedside manner
3.8
Wait time
3.8
Recent reviews
Great Dr! I had a stim trial procedure he made me feel comfortable, he was fast, made sure I was ok and he called me the next day. I feel great!
More than 1 year agoGM
I had an RFA procedure with Dr. Akhnoukh! He did a great job! I feel amazing! Would recommend him to family & friends.
More than 1 year agoAF
Office location
Empire Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain
636.1 mi · 1991 Marcus Ave, North New Hyde Park, NY, 11042
John Akhnoukh does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time
Similar providers on Zocdoc
Top-rated
Closest to you
Available today
Dr. Rakesh Koul, MD
Family Physician
4.147 reviews
7 mi90-18 Sutphin Blvd, Ste A, Jamaica, NY, 11435
Next available: Apr 24Offers telehealth
4.147 reviews
7 mi90-18 Sutphin Blvd, Ste A, Jamaica, NY, 11435
Next available: Apr 24Offers telehealth
Simi Schwartz, LCSW
Psychotherapist
5 mi14 Vanderventer Ave, Ste 140, Port Washington, NY, 11050
Next available: Apr 30Offers telehealth
5 mi14 Vanderventer Ave, Ste 140, Port Washington, NY, 11050
Next available: Apr 30Offers telehealth
Dr. Marco Palmieri, DO
Pain Management Specialist
4.8993 reviews
11.5 mi45 Crossways Park Dr, Woodbury, NY, 11797
Â
4.8993 reviews
11.5 mi45 Crossways Park Dr, Woodbury, NY, 11797
Â
There are currently no additional providers matching this criteria
Smart Nwachukwu, NP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry)
3.388 reviews
Rego Park, NY, 11374
Next available: Apr 24Offers telehealth
3.388 reviews
Rego Park, NY, 11374
Next available: Apr 24Offers telehealth
Efrat Gotlib, LCSW, LMSW
Psychotherapist
4.50127 reviews
15 mi180 W 80th St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10024
Next available: Apr 27Offers telehealth
4.50127 reviews
15 mi180 W 80th St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10024
Next available: Apr 27Offers telehealth
Lucia Perez-Kleine, LMHC, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC
Psychotherapist
4.8127 reviews
15.5 mi125 E 23rd Street, Suite 505, New York, NY, 10010
Next available: Apr 27Offers telehealth
4.8127 reviews
15.5 mi125 E 23rd Street, Suite 505, New York, NY, 10010
Next available: Apr 27Offers telehealth
In-network insurances
Medicare
Medicare
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
Injection for back pain
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Lower back pain
Injection for back pain
Disorders of the thoracic spine
More about Dr. John Akhnoukh, MD
John Akhnoukh, M.D. is a board-certified pain management specialist. A native New Yorker, Dr. Akhnoukh has expertise in interventional acute, chronic and cancer pain; neuromodulation; psychological counseling; alternative therapies; medical ethics; and hospice and palliative care.
Dr. Akhnoukh uses multiple modalities to reduces pain, including minimally invasive decompression therapies, spine and joint injections, radiofrequency ablation, cryotherapy, PRP/stem-cell therapy, and spinal cord stimulation.
Persistent or chronic pain may cause feelings such as anger, hopelessness, sadness and anxiety. With a mission to improve the function and quality of life of his patients and to treat pain effectively, Dr. Akhnoukh not only addresses the physical but also the emotional aspects of pain.
Dr. Akhnoukh is affiliated with North American Partners of Anesthesia at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital. He belongs to numerous pain management and anesthesiology professional organizations.
Dr. Akhnoukh studied medicine at an accelerated 7-year medical program associated with CUNY City College of New York and received his medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. He completed his residency training in Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai West. He then pursued and completed a fellowship in Pain Management at the Weill Cornell Tri-Insti-tutional Pain Fellowship Program, which is widely regarded as one of the top training programs in the country, completing core rotations at three world-renowned hospitals: New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Hospital for Special Surgery.
An avid sports enthusiast, Dr. Akhnoukh also volunteers with several children’s programs.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Doctor of Medicine
City University of New York, City College (Bachelor's)
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Residency in Anesthesiology
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, Fellowship in Pain Medicine
Practice
Empire Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain
Affiliation
Forest Hills Hospital
Mercy Medical Center
North Shore University Hospital
NYU Langone Health
Certifications
American Board of Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine (American Board of Anesthesiology)
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1427445253
John Akhnoukh does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time
Similar providers on Zocdoc
Top-rated
Closest to you
Available today
Dr. Rakesh Koul, MD
Family Physician
4.147 reviews
7 mi90-18 Sutphin Blvd, Ste A, Jamaica, NY, 11435
Next available: Apr 24Offers telehealth
4.147 reviews
7 mi90-18 Sutphin Blvd, Ste A, Jamaica, NY, 11435
Next available: Apr 24Offers telehealth
Simi Schwartz, LCSW
Psychotherapist
5 mi14 Vanderventer Ave, Ste 140, Port Washington, NY, 11050
Next available: Apr 30Offers telehealth
5 mi14 Vanderventer Ave, Ste 140, Port Washington, NY, 11050
Next available: Apr 30Offers telehealth
Dr. Marco Palmieri, DO
Pain Management Specialist
4.8993 reviews
11.5 mi45 Crossways Park Dr, Woodbury, NY, 11797
Â
4.8993 reviews
11.5 mi45 Crossways Park Dr, Woodbury, NY, 11797
Â
There are currently no additional providers matching this criteria
Smart Nwachukwu, NP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry)
3.388 reviews
Rego Park, NY, 11374
Next available: Apr 24Offers telehealth
3.388 reviews
Rego Park, NY, 11374
Next available: Apr 24Offers telehealth
Efrat Gotlib, LCSW, LMSW
Psychotherapist
4.50127 reviews
15 mi180 W 80th St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10024
Next available: Apr 27Offers telehealth
4.50127 reviews
15 mi180 W 80th St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10024
Next available: Apr 27Offers telehealth
Lucia Perez-Kleine, LMHC, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC
Psychotherapist
4.8127 reviews
15.5 mi125 E 23rd Street, Suite 505, New York, NY, 10010
Next available: Apr 27Offers telehealth
4.8127 reviews
15.5 mi125 E 23rd Street, Suite 505, New York, NY, 10010
Next available: Apr 27Offers telehealth
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
3.77
Wait time
3.80
Bedside manner
3.80
Your trust is our top concern, so providers can't pay to alter or remove reviews. We also don't publish reviews that contain any private patient health information. Learn more here
13 reviews
Most relevant
Made the appointment, never received and instructions for the appointment and never got a call about it.
March 21, 2025Lauren P.Verified patientVideo visit
I had an RFA procedure with Dr. Akhnoukh! He did a great job! I feel amazing! Would recommend him to family & friends.
More than 1 year agoAF
I had an intracept procedure with him and I feel great! Great Dr, great bedside manners.
More than 1 year agoOO
Never met with him. Even though we were booked weeks ahead of time.
July 5, 2024Kristine R.Verified patientVideo visit
Great doctor. Had a percutaneous discectomy with him & I feel great
More than 1 year agoDE
I would not know about this Dr because I never got a phone call from the office and I never had the supposed video visit or a phone call. So unprofessional and uncalled for. And people are still able to make appts as of this writing.
January 14, 2025Initials hiddenVideo visit
Great Dr! I had a stim trial procedure he made me feel comfortable, he was fast, made sure I was ok and he called me the next day. I feel great!
More than 1 year agoGM
Dr. Akhnoukh was amazing! Such a great doctor!
More than 1 year agoAR
Great doctor!
More than 1 year agoAT
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Which hospital is Dr. John Akhnoukh affiliated with?
Dr. John Akhnoukh is affiliated with Forest Hills Hospital, Mercy Medical Center, and North Shore University Hospital.
What practice does Dr. John Akhnoukh work with?
Dr. John Akhnoukh works with Empire Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain.
Where is Dr. John Akhnoukh's office located?
Dr. John Akhnoukh has 2 office locations, including in North New Hyde Park and Smyrna, view full addresses on Dr. Akhnoukh's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Akhnoukh have?
Dr. John Akhnoukh is certified by American Board of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (American Board of Anesthesiology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. John Akhnoukh?
Dr. John Akhnoukh frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Back Pain, Pain Management Consultation, Spine Deformation / Scoliosis , and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. John Akhnoukh on their profile.
What languages does Dr. John Akhnoukh speak?
Dr. John Akhnoukh speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. John Akhnoukh in reviews?
13 patients have reviewed Dr. John Akhnoukh. The overall rating for this doctor is 3.77/5. They have a 3.8/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.8/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.