Dr. Joseph Sanelli, DO is a physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Commack, NY and has been practicing for 17 years. He graduated from Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996 and specializes in physical medicine & rehabilitation and pain medicine.Read his story
Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C.
763 Larkfield Rd
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 462-2225
Insurance Accepted
- HIP Health Plan of New York
- MagnaCare
- Worker's Compensation
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Top Care Areas
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Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
very high
more than 99% of peers
Herniated Disc
very high
more than 99% of peers
Sacrum Disorders
very high
more than 98% of peers
Dr. Sanelli's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
Dr. Sanelli's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Sanelli "Dr. Sanelli is Board-Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine and Electrodiagnostic Medicine with extensive Fellowship training in nonoperative interventional spine care offering comprehensive nonsurgical solutions for a variety of spinal/musculoskeletal pain syndromes. As the director of Long Island Spine Specialists' interventional spinal division and the electromyography (EMG) laboratory, Dr. Sanelli is committed to the most current research and advances in spine care, offering the latest technologies, procedures, and treatment options. His expertise in relieving pain through various injections under fluoroscopic guidance or ultrasound achieves maximal pain relief by utilizing the most medically advanced techniques. His compassion provides valuable encouragement for patients maintaining a pain-free lifestyle. His commitment to providing the highest standard of care is evident in the outcomes that his patients enjoy. _______________________________________________________________________________ Medical Degree: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine Athens, Ohio Internship/Residency Chief Resident/ Residency ProgramRusk Institute, NYU Medical Center New York, New York Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Internal Medicine Internship:Albany, New York Albany Medical Center Fellowships: Interventional Spine/Musculoskeletal/ Pain Medicine:Clearwater, Florida Florida Spine Institute Professional Affiliations: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medical Society of the State of New York Suffolk County Medical Society North American Spine Society Spine Intervention Society American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Hospital Affiliations: St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center Smithtown, New York Huntington Hospital, Huntington, New York North Shore Surgi-Center, Smithtown, New York (Chief of Pain Service) "
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Sanelli "A Comprehensive Approach to Treatment
At Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C., we know how debilitating back and neck disorders can be for our patients. We also know that when it comes to treating these conditions, finding the treatment option that best meets each patient's individual needs is perhaps the most important aspect to successfully alleviating or managing back and neck pain.
As a patient at Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C. you can be sure that your treatment plan reflects your specific needs and concerns and will be carried out by physicians and surgeons who are recognized leaders in the field. We work as a team to help you effectively manage your condition and improve your quality of life."
2 Specialties
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Pain Medicine
2 Board Certifications
- Pain MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
- Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAccredited by: American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
49 Conditions Treated
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Disc Degeneration
- Cervical Herniated Disc
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Coccygeal Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH)
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Fibromyalgia
- Herniated Disc
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Disc Degeneration
- Lumbar Herniated Disc
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Myelopathy
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Pinched Nerve in Back
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sacrum Disorders
- Scheuermann's Disease
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Compression Fracture
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylarthropathy
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Upper Back Pain
- Whiplash
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24 Procedures
- Bursa Injection
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Cervical Medial Branch Block
- Discography
- EMG (Electromyography)
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Epidural Steroid Injections
- Facet Block
- Facet Joint Injection
- Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
- Lumbar Medial Branch Block
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Nerve Blocks
- Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
- Nerve Root Block
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Steroid Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Block
- Trigger Point Injection
- Ultrasound-Guided Injection
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New York.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University of St JohnsUndergraduate School | Graduated 1989
- Ohio University College Of Osteopathic MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1996
- Albany Medical Center HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1997
- New York University School Of Medicine-Rusk InstituteResidency Hospital | Completed 2000
- Florida Spine InstituteFellowship Hospital | Completed 2001
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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