Pain Institute of Long Island joins New York Health

The Pain Institute of Long Island, a comprehensive pain management practice with locations in Patchogue, Port Jefferson, Port Jefferson Station, Riverhead, Rockville Centre, Woodbury, and Plainview, has officially joined New York Health’s (NY Health) growing network of specialty care providers. The practice name will not change but will be a division of NY Health and continue to be the same trusted pain specialty care provider that has served the region for decades.

The Pain Institute of Long Island offers minimally invasive treatment and pain relieftherapies for all types of discomfort in the back, neck, knees, hip, elbows, and more. Other conditions treated include degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, neuropathic pain, complex regional pain syndromes (CRPS), musculoskeletal-related sports injuries, work accidents, or other injuries.

“We are extremely excited to add pain management to our specialty offerings,” said Rohit Reejsinghani, MD, FACP, MBA, Executive Director of NY Health. “The addition of the Pain Institute of Long Island will allow us the reach we desire to provide care to more patients.”

The Pain Institute of Long Island is staffed by Medical Director Dr. Brian Durkin, Dr. Samuel Brown, Dr. Neil Kirschen, Dr. Robert Iadevaio, Dr. Jamal Khan, Dr. Jerry Thomas, and Dr. Olga Komargodski. The boardcertified pain management specialists have extensive experience in spinal stimulation, the Mild, Vertiflex, and the new Intercept procedure for lower back and leg pain, among other minimally invasive procedures to achieve better pain control.

“With the addition of the Pain Institute of Long Island, we can provide pain relief by world-class pain management specialists to patients in search of high-quality pain care, “ Rusty Dreksler, MBA, NP-C, Chief Clinical Officer, said. “More importantly, the expertise they add to NY Health will help patients overcome their pain issues while eliminating or minimizing the need for pain medication or surgery."

Call (833) 660-PAIN (7246) for more information.

“I’m delighted with this significant accomplishment, which places us among the top one percent of hospitals in the country,” said Hal Paz, MD, MS, Executive Vice President for Health Sciences, Stony Brook University, and Chief Executive Officer, Stony Brook University Medicine. “It reflects the ongoing efforts of everyone across our hospital to continuously deliver outstanding clinical outcomes and an unwavering dedication to our patients.”

“The exceptional care found at Stony Brook University Hospital is only possible when a hospital commits to high standards of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization,” said Carol A. Gomes, MS, FACHE, CPHQ, Chief Executive Officer for Stony Brook University Hospital. “I am grateful to our physicians, nurses and all staff for their tireless hard work, dedication and commitment to excellence.”

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