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  • Neurological Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 25 years of experience
  • NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery 100 Merrick Rd Ste 128w, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  • (516) 255-9031

Brief Intro

Artem Y. Vaynman, M.D., F.A.A.N.S. F.A.C.S., is a board certified Neurosurgeon with special expertise in complex spinal surgery and minimally invasive spinal surgery. Dr. Vaynman treats a variety of spine problems, such as degenerative scoliosis, spinal stenosis, compression fractures, back pain, herniated disc, and sciatica. Education - TrainingHe received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology, from New York University College of Art and Science where he was on the Dean’s List. During his studies at the NYU Department of Molecular Biology, Dr. Vaynman was awarded the National Scientific Foundation Grant for Research.Dr. Vaynman obtained his medical degree at SUNY-Downstate College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY, where he graduated magna cum laude. He received the Jadwin Honor Scholarship, a Clinical Excellence Award while at SUNY-Downstate. At the New Jersey Medical School University Hospital in Newark, NJ Dr. Vaynman served as Resident in General Surgery and Resident in Neurosurgery. He then became Chief Resident in Neurosurgery, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, followed by a position as Chief Resident in Neurosurgery, New Jersey Medical School, University Hospital, Newark, NJ. He holds medical licenses in California, NJ, and NY. Most recently he completed a Complex Spine Surgery Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.He authored a chapter on “Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis” in Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery: Spine. Dr. Vaynman has published papers in multiple peer-reviewed journals on topics of brain injury and treatment of acute hydrocephalus.Dr. Vaynman is currently Ceo-Chief of Spine Surgery at Mercy Medical Center. In addition, as a Fellow Member of both the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Dr. Vaynman has presented at CNS and AANS annual meetings. He also performed Chief of Service Grand Rounds at UMDNJ-Newark, New York Neurosurgical Society and at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health, Cleveland, Ohio on multiple topics. Dr. Vaynman is fluent in Russian.

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Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Spine Surgery - Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2007

RESIDENCY

New Jersey Medical School University Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY

Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine - 2000

Languages Spoken

  • Russian
  • English

Location & Hours

  • Neurological Surgery PC
  • 100 Merrick Rd Ste 128w, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  • Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Neurological Surgery
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Complex and Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgeries
  • Degenerative Scoliosis
  • Sciatica
  • Back Pain
  • Pinched Nerves
  • Spina Bifida
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spine Fractures
  • Spinal Tumor
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Procedures Performed

  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Decompression
  • Micro surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Herniated Discs Treatments
  • Lumbar laminectomy
  • Cervical laminectomy
  • Scoliosis surgery
  • Cervical laminoplasty
  • Endoscopic spine surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Fusion
  • Laminotomy
  • Cervical arthroplasty
  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Spinal deformity correction
  • Kyphosis surgery
  • Spinal Cord Surgery
  • Neurological Testing
  • Spinal Fusion
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Insurance Accepted

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

  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • 1199SEIU
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • Optum Health
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