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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.

Blog
March 11, 2026

From Total Disc Replacement to Olympic Gold: What Jack Eichel’s Surgery Means for Spine Patients

In 2021, NHL star Jack Eichel faced a career-defining diagnosis: a cervical disc herniation in his neck. For decades, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) has been the gold standard surgical treatment for cervical disc herniation. The procedure effectively relieves…
Dr. Daniel Choi and Senator Bill Cassidy speaking at a healthcare forum in Great Neck.Media
March 5, 2026

Dr. Daniel Choi Engages in Healthcare Policy Discussion with Senator Cassidy in Great Neck, Long Island

As part of his ongoing healthcare advocacy efforts, Dr. Daniel Choi, founder of Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island, recently participated in a healthcare policy discussion in Great Neck, Long Island alongside U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy and other regional…
Intracept Procedure Long Island performed at Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long IslandMedia
March 3, 2026

Dr. Marissa Catalanotto Now Offering the Intracept® Procedure at Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island

Expanded provider availability strengthens the practice’s nationally recognized vertebrogenic pain program. Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island continues to expand access to the Intracept® Procedure on Long Island, as Dr. Marissa Catalanotto now offers this advanced treatment for vertebrogenic…
Media
February 13, 2026

Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island Expands With New Queens Location

Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island has expanded into Queens, increasing access to specialized spine surgery and pain management services for patients throughout New York City. The new Queens location provides evaluation and treatment for back pain, neck pain,…
Female spine specialist examining a patient’s shoulder and upper back during a consultation in a medical office.Blog
February 11, 2026

Why Do My Joints Hurt When the Weather Changes?

Dr. Toombs often hears patients say: “I know it’s going to rain — my joints are already aching.” If you’ve ever felt increased joint or back pain before a storm or a shift in the weather, you’re not imagining it.…
Dr. Daniel Choi performing lumbar disc replacement surgery at St. Francis HospitalMedia
January 20, 2026

Dr. Daniel Choi Performs First Lumbar Disc Replacement at St. Francis Hospital

Dr. Daniel Choi recently performed a lumbar total disc replacement at St. Francis Hospital, reflecting an important professional milestone and the continued expansion of advanced spine surgery options on Long Island. Dr. Choi is one of few spine surgeons on…

Now Scheduling Appointments

Our Queens office is officially open and accepting new patients.

The new location is at:
175-61 Hillside Ave. #400
Jamaica Estates, NY 11432

To schedule an appointment, please call (631) 730-7970.

We look forward to welcoming you and providing the high-quality spine and pain care you deserve.