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Dr. Daniel Choi

Long Island Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

Dr. Daniel Choi graduated with honors from Northwestern University Feinberg
School of Medicine before completing his orthopaedic surgery residency at Rutgers University. He then completed a combined neurosurgical and orthopaedic fellowship in minimally invasive spine surgery at Harvard Medical School.

After working at a highly regarded Long Island practice for the past several years and successfully treating thousands of patients, Dr. Choi branched out on his own and opened Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island. At his modern practice, he takes a high-tech approach and prioritizes patient experience, satisfaction and comfort.

When Dr. Choi is not busy treating patients, he serves on faculty at the Zucker/Northwell School of Medicine as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the medical school admissions committee.

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August 8, 2025

Dr. Antigone Argyriou Celebrates Milestone of 100 Patients Treated for Chronic Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain with the Intracept Procedure

Dr. Antigone Argyriou is celebrating a major career milestone as she has now treated 100 patients for chronic vertebrogenic low back pain using the Intracept™ Procedure, a form of basivertebral nerve ablation. This milestone highlights her commitment to providing advanced…
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Spine Medicine and Surgery of Long Island at Commack Ambulance 5kMedia
August 4, 2025

Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island Sponsors the 14th Annual “Run For Your Life” 5K in Commack

On August 2nd, Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island proudly sponsored and participated in the 14th Annual “Run For Your Life” 5K Run/Walk, hosted by the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The event brought together local organizations, residents, and volunteers…
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nerve blocks pain relief procedureBlog
August 1, 2025

Nerve Blocks: What They Are and How They Help with Pain

Living with persistent pain can be physically and emotionally exhausting. For many patients at Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island, nerve blocks provide a safe and highly effective way to manage pain and regain function. Whether you’re dealing with…
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July 31, 2025

Featured in Becker’s Spine Review: Dr. Daniel Choi’s Innovation in Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Dr. Daniel Choi was recently featured in two major stories by Becker’s Spine Review, highlighting his groundbreaking work in minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery. In 8 Endoscopic Spine Firsts, Dr. Choi is recognized for performing the first-ever endoscopic Barricaid annular…
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July 29, 2025

A First in Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Dr. Daniel Choi Leads Breakthrough with Barricaid®

Endoscopic spine surgery reached a new milestone as Dr. Daniel E. Choi, MD, FAAOS, performed the first Barricaid® Annular Closure Device implantation using an endoscopic approach at Gramercy Surgery Center in New York. Using Amplify Surgical’s dualPortal® system, Dr. Choi…
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July 11, 2025

Do I Need a Pain Management Specialist? 6 Signs It’s Time to Get Help 

At some point, many people experience pain that doesn’t go away on its own, even after rest, stretching, or basic treatment. Whether it’s back pain, nerve pain, or post-surgical discomfort, knowing when to seek specialized care is essential.  That’s where…
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