Dr. Salvatore Zavarella, DO, West Islip, NY

About Dr. Salvatore Zavarella

Dr. Zavarella’s clinical expertise is in the treatment of complex spine tumors, adult degenerative deformity and scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal fractures, spinal stenosis, disc arthroplasty, minimally invasive spine surgery, peripheral nerve tumor surgery and brain tumor surgery, including awake surgery for metastatic and primary brain tumors. He completed a prestigious fellowship at The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, where he obtained advanced clinical specialization in neurosurgical oncology with a focus on the surgical treatment of primary and metastatic spine tumors and performing awake brain tumor surgery. The recipient of multiple foundation grants for research, Dr. Zavarella started a clinical trial entitled “The brain and spinal cord tissue donation program” whereby spinal cord and brain tumor patients could donate a portion of their tumor specimen to study cell signaling mechanisms in central nervous system tumors. Dr. Zavarella’s focus is on treating neurosurgical disorders with a non-operative conservative or minimally invasive approach when possible and, when surgery is indicated, he is able to offer a wide range of minimally invasive options tailored to each patient. Dr. Salvatore Zavarella understands the impact that missionary surgeries can have on underserved communities throughout the world. He has brought advanced surgical techniques for complex spinal deformity and scoliosis to the remote areas of the Dominican Republic and has changed the trajectory of countless young lives.

Areas of expertise

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

Neck pain and spine problems

Disorders of the thoracic spine

Back and neck pain treatment without fusion

Lower back pain

Spinal fusion

Neck pain and spine problems

Disorders of the thoracic spine

Back and neck pain treatment without fusion

Lower back pain

Office location

Salvatore Zavarella, DO, FACOS

722 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795

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Education and background

Practice names

Salvatore Zavarella, DO, FACOS

Hospital affiliations

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Northwell Health / South Shore Surgery Center

Education and training

Medical School - NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Residency in Neurosurgery
MD Anderson Cancer Center (Fellowship)

Professional memberships

American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
North American Spine Society

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1174953129

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Which hospital is Dr. Salvatore Zavarella affiliated with?

Dr. Salvatore Zavarella is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center and Northwell Health / South Shore Surgery Center.

What practice does Dr. Salvatore Zavarella work with?

Dr. Salvatore Zavarella works with Salvatore Zavarella, DO, FACOS.

Where is Dr. Salvatore Zavarella's office located?

Dr. Salvatore Zavarella's office is located at 722 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Salvatore Zavarella?

Dr. Salvatore Zavarella frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Neurology Consultation, Neurosurgery Consultation, and Spine Deformation / Scoliosis . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Salvatore Zavarella on their profile.