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Dr. Alan B. Ettinger, MD

Neurology, Internal Medicine, Epileptology
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
North Suffolk Neurology Commack NY 6080 Jericho Tpke, Commack, NY 11725
(631) 364-9119

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Brief Intro

Dr. Alan B. Ettinger, MD, MBA, FAAN, FAES is a nationally-known Epilepsy and Seizure Specialist who has been devoted to helping individuals with seizures and related disorders. He is the new Medical Director at United Diagnostics (EEG services), Vice President of Operations at United Medical Monitoring (intraoperative neuromonitoring) and the new epilepsy consultant at North Suffolk Neurology in Commack, NY. His practice at North Suffolk Neurology is a full-service Neurology, Headache Medicine, and Sleep Medicine practice with highly specialized providers who treat neurological disorders for Migraines, Multiple Sclerosis, and Epilepsy and Seizures for both children and adults.Our mission is to provide personalized, high-quality care on an as-needed or preventative basis. We offer state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive, compassionate care to our patients and their families. We have created a practice that we believe in and choose for our own family members.CredentialsHe is a former Professor in the Department of Clinical Neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He has performed major research related to advancing the quality of life of persons grappling with epilepsy.Dr. Ettinger has directed national and regional epilepsy symposia. He has published widely in peer-review journals on depression, psychotropic properties of antiepileptic drugs, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, and has edited journal supplements and six textbooks. Among them is book for the lay public entitled “The Essential Patient Handbook: Getting the Health Care You Need – From Doctors Who Know” (Ettinger AB, Weisbrot DM. Demos), a guide for teaching patients to advocate for their needs when meeting with the physician.Dr. Ettinger provides education to physicians, by delivering grand rounds presentations at major medical centers, as a consultant in epilepsy, and as the lead author of textbooks commonly utilized by healthcare practitioners including “Neurologic Differential Diagnosis (Cambridge University Press 2014) and “Synopsis of Neurology, Psychiatry and Related Systemic Disorders” (Cambridge University Press 2019).

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Boston University School Of Medicine - 1983

Languages Spoken

English
Hebrew

Location & Hours

North Suffolk Neurology Commack NY
6080 Jericho Tpke, Commack, NY 11725
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Internal Medicine
Neurology
Epileptology
Headache Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia
Epilepsy
Hemorrhagic stroke
Insomnia
Intracranial Injury
Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Restless Leg Syndrome
Tension Headache
Transient Cerebral Ischemia
Viral Meningitis
Headache Medicine
Headache Pain
Stress Management
Anxiety
Migraine Disorder
Chronic Muscle Tightness
Ear infection
Sinusitis
Dehydration
Panic Disorder
Cluster Headache
Meningitis
Inflammation - Acute and chronic
Brain Injury
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Huntington’s Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Tumor
Sleep Disorders
Depressive Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
Memory issues
Nerve Injury
Sleep Apnea
Narcolepsy
Seizure
Muscle Pain
Nerve Pain
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Muscular Dystrophy
Peripheral Neuropathy
Spasticity
Cervical Dystonia
Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT)
Myopathy
Blepharospasm
Polymyositis
Dermatomyositis
Concussion
Post-Concussion Syndrome

Procedures Performed

Neurological Testing
Neuroanalysis
Neurodiagnostic Testing
Neurological Rehabilitation Services
Neurological retraining
Sleep and EEG Testing
Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances
Sleep Study
Snoring/Sleep Disorder Surgery
Multiple Sleep Latency Test
Psychopharmacological services
Medication Evaluation
Medication management
Medication Refills
Behavioral Therapy
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Airway Screening
Alternatives to CPAP
MRI
CT Scan Procedure
Trigger point injection
Nerve Blocks
Laser Therapy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

HealthSmart
Molina Healthcare
MVP Health Care
MagnaCare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Independence Blue Cross
Prime Healthcare
AIG
UnitedHealthcare
Meritain Health
Sierra Health and Life
Aetna
Humana
Travelers
HealthFirst (NY)
Fidelis Care (NY)
EmblemHealth
Nationwide
STLDentalPlan| LLC
Medicare
Liberty Mutual
Nippon Life Benefits
ACE
Level
1199SEIU
AmeriGroup
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Oscar Health Insurance

Cancer 43
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Orthopedics 75
Neurology & Neurosurgery 60
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 75
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 91
Diabetes & Endocrinology 44
Children's Hospital 22
Urology 87
Psychiatry 103
Geriatrics 82
Rehabilitation 38
Obsterics & Gynecology 17
Ophthalmology 4
Ear, Nose & Throat 11
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 3
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60