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  • Neurological Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 36 years of experience
  • Neurosurgery At Albany Medical Center 47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE # MC10, Albany, NY 12208

Brief Intro

Dr. DiRisio specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery with a focus on cervical spondylosis and reconstructive lumbar spine procedures. He is one of very few physicians in the country who is involved in a study of reconstructing the lumbar spine without performing a fusion. Dr. DiRisio is also unique in that he has an engineering background and utilizes a biomechanical approach which helps him when performing complex spine surgeries. He seeks to produce optimal outcomes for patients, significantly improving their flexibility and range of motion while providing optimal pain relief. "My goal in treating my patients is to get them back to maximum function with minimum pain and an overall better quality of life," says Dr. DiRisio. Dr. DiRisio is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive care to patients with spinal conditions, while staying true to his compassionate and heartfelt nature. seeing patients at Albany Med's Physicians Pavilion, Dr. DiRisio is available to see patients in Kingston at 365 Broadway.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Albany Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School - 1989

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Neurosurgery At Albany Medical Center
  • 47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE # MC10, Albany, NY 12208
  • Mon:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Tue:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Wed:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Thu:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Fri:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Neurological Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Intracranial Injury
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

Procedures Performed

  • Neurological Testing
  • Neurological Testing
  • Spinal Cord Surgery
  • Spinal Cord Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
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Insurance Accepted

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

  • CDPHP
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Medicaid
  • Transamerica
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • Medicare
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Empire Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EmblemHealth
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Progressive
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
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