Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C.

02/12/2026

02/11/2026

We are honored to have attended the ribbon cutting at St. Catherine’s Hospital celebrating the launch of their new state-of-the-art operating room and orthopaedic recovery wing ✂️🎀🏥 This milestone marks an exciting new chapter, establishing St. Catherine’s as one of the most advanced Orthopaedic Spine Centers of Excellence in the region.
Our Spine Surgeons have dedicated years of hard work, collaboration, and clinical expertise to help develop this center alongside St. Catherine’s leadership 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ By listening closely to our patients and drawing on decades of experience, we thoughtfully designed a program focused on innovation, safety, comfort, and exceptional outcomes.
This achievement would not be possible without the extraordinary OR teams, nurses, and surgical technologists who are such an integral part of patient care 💙 Their skill, precision, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do.
Our number one priority, and our greatest passion, will always be delivering the highest quality care to our patients ❤️ We are proud to be part of this next chapter in advancing Spine and Orthopaedic excellence.

📸: 1st Pic Our Spine Surgery Team Left to Right:
Surgical PA Eleni C. Manitaras, RPA-C
Dr. Thomas J. Dowling, Jr., MD
Dr. Thomas J. Dowling, III, MD
Dr. Laurence E. Mermelstein, MD
Dr. Sushil K. Basra, MD
Dr. Christopher D. Frendo, DO

01/29/2026

Your spine works hard every day — show it some love!
Simple habits, good posture, and regular care can make a big difference in long-term spine health.

Swipe through for tips and expert guidance from our team at LISPINE.

01/26/2026

🦴 A Quick Minute for Your Spine Health
Join Dr. Neal Frauwirth for a quick, informative Spine Health Minute, where he breaks down common spine issues, the symptoms to watch for, and the treatment options available to help you feel your best.
If you’ve been dealing with back or neck pain, stiffness, numbness, or discomfort that just won’t quit, this might sound like you 👀
Let’s get you answers and a plan.
📞 Call us at 631-462-2225
📍 Visit any of our 4 locations:
Commack | Bay Shore | Riverhead | West Hempstead
Your spine supports everything you do, take a minute to take care of it. 💙

01/26/2026

❄️ Weather Update ❄️
Due to inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our patients and staff, all of our locations will be closed today.
Please stay safe, stay warm, and take extra care if you’re heading outside, especially when it comes to snow removal. 💙
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you soon.
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01/20/2026

What is Computer-Guided Navigation?

Computer-guided navigation allows our surgeons to perform spine procedures with extreme precision. Using real-time imaging and 3D mapping, we can plan and track every movement during surgery.

This technology helps reduce risk, improves accuracy, and speeds recovery — ensuring patients get safer, more effective care.

01/15/2026

Meet the expert behind personalised spine care.

Dr. Christopher Frendo combines advanced training, precision, and compassion to help patients move better and live pain-free.

Have questions about your spine health? Drop them in the comments or book a consultation today.

01/12/2026

Knowledge is the first step to recovery.
Our specialists walk you through every detail, so you understand your spine and your treatment options.
At LISPINE, we believe informed patients make empowered decisions.

12/28/2025

Dr. Sushil Basra was invited to Metro Physical and Aquatic Therapy for an insightful and collaborative visit.

Sharing knowledge and strengthening partnerships helps us deliver the best possible care for our patients.

12/25/2025

Sitting through holiday dinners, parties, and long drives?
Here are easy posture tips to keep your spine comfortable and your season pain-free.

Swipe to learn!

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12/24/2025

From MRIs to physical exams, we use multiple tools to understand your spine health. Swipe to see how each step works and why it matters for your treatment. Knowledge is the first step toward care.

12/22/2025

First visit nerves? You’re not alone. Here are three common questions we hear and are keen to answer.

Reach out to us for your answers.