Before I found Dr. Ocasio, I suffered with chronic daily intractable headaches for over a decade,…read moreand things got even worse after a 2021 neurosurgery that left me with serious long-term complications and nerve damage. I thought my life was over; it was just pain and suffering. Desperate for help, I traveled up and down the east coast consulting with different specialists at big name institutions, all to no avail. I had pretty much given up and was in a very dark place, but with my last drop of hopeful ambition I did one more search using different key words, and suddenly Dr. Ocasio popped up at the top of my screen... Did I just stumble upon a miraculous godsend right here on Long Island?! In case you don't feel like reading a long review, the short answer is YES, I DID! And if you're reading this, it means you have too! And do not let anything stop you from making the appointment that will change your life! When I first met Dr. Ocasio, he gave me hope at a time when I had just about run out. But then, being under his care, he has actually been giving me my life back, piece by piece. Leading into my first appt, I had been bedridden on disability for over 2 years after my surgery. I couldn't even take care of myself, let alone do anything I enjoyed. But over the last year and a half with Dr. Ocasio, I started having more good days, found new ways to treat and manage my symptoms, regained my independence, grew stronger and started to feel like myself again. I'm not exaggerating when I say that he restored my will and desire to LIVE, and gave me back a life worth living. This man is a unicorn of the healthcare industry! Again, not exaggerating, I have literally NEVER received this level of care and attentiveness anywhere. He spends so much time with me at each appt, always thoughtful and never rushing. He brainstorms different potential routes we could take and discusses them in-depth. He thinks outside the box and approaches things from every angle, treating the whole patient and the underlying problems, not just the pain symptoms. He's the only doctor I've ever had who also talks to me about nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, sleep, etc. And he seems to have endless ideas, so if plan 'A' isn't the cure-all, there's still a whole alphabet to work through. What I usually say about my own situation is that we didn't find a miracle cure for my symptoms, but everything we did chipped away at them like 3-5% at a time... but now when you add it all up, the difference is huge! At the beginning, I was worried about Dr. Ocasio being out of network with my insurance, but his office is amazing at coordinating my out of network benefits and making it possible for me to continue receiving this top tier care that only they provide. And the truth is that Dr. Ocasio wouldn't be able to be his unicorn self if he was shackled by the constraints of large institutions and insurance companies. Unicorns can only exist in out-of-network private practice, so thank goodness that's what North Shore Headache & Spine is! In addition to Dr. Ocasio himself, everyone working in this office is exceptionally wonderful. They're so friendly, helpful, warm and just all around lovely. And - not that it matters, but gotta give props where they're due - everybody who works here is beautiful and the office itself is super nice with very cool decor. So TLDR: North Shore Headache & Spine is basically the last bastion of human goodness and superior patient care, Dr. Ocasio is a miracle worker in a class of his own, and I'm forever grateful that he saved (and continues to save) my life.

Dr. Ocasio and his practice have succeeded where many other doctors have not. Dr. Ocasio has been…read moreable to treat the debilitating pain I had from nerve damage that occurred during surgery. After many attempts with no success, it was suggested I meet with Dr. Ocasio. After a very thorough evaluation and exams he was able to identify the specific nerves that were involved and developed a treatment plan that has effectively managed my pain. Medical excellence would have been enough to satisfy me but Dr. Ocasio and his staff are unusually thorough, patient and understanding as well. Dr.Ocasio is one of the best doctors I have ever met. Without reservation I recommend him and his practice as I have countless times since he began treating me.

I participated in the Onera program and was very pleased. Artie really shows great care and…read moreempathy for his patients.

So, this is my second review to report that I have not changed any part of my review of Port Jeff…read morePT in Huntington, NY, except that the excellent PTAs have, of course, gone on to PT positions or have gone further with their schooling. Currently, Artie's PTA, Ryan, is a dynamic, no-nonsense, excellent assistant who is as on-the-ball as one can get. He's a great addition to Port Jeff PT!

I got my appt righ away. I was seen by Samantha Malino. I asked for Z pac . she immeditaly said im…read morenot giving it to you. I responded, I know what my body respondes to! i said thats what works for me! she immediatly got an attitude raising her voice and said you can go elseware not once not twice but 3 times go somewhere else. She said something about not going to lose her Licence . she mentioned that twice,sitting down she started flaling her hands like a little kid im not giving it to you. she proceded and said thats all you ask for every time i come in.I had just see Dr Burns for my for my yearly check up I didnt ask for Z pac. Im not goving it to you. i said to her that i have a fever and throwing up green stuff, you know what she said to me, I did the same thing. So i said Z pack is the only thing that works! She responded as she moved her head with a spin an rolled her head back an rolled her eyes inside her head. I asked did you just Roll your eyes at me? she responded yes, your 70 yr old. i asked what does my age have to do what anything And what? she didnt reply. she broght a covid box I said i didnt need thaat. she did some other teststuck a q tip up my nose and walked out about a half hour later she said your test was Negitive.I should have walked out the way I was being treated? The way she rolled her head and then rolled her eyes, that was just a great performace! I cancelled my trip because the PA was not willing to take care of my needs. Oh 1 other thing she said to follow up with Adam my Cardio. Why I have no idea. Sincerely RM

The building was clearly recently renovated and used to be a bank…read more (Remnants of the drive up window remain). The inside is rather large with 2 flat screen TV's. As I recently fractured my ankle (very slick of me, I know), I was on crutches. When I entered the waiting room there were wheel chairs waiting to be used! The clerk came around and helped me into a wheel chair despite my trying to protest lol. There is also a plethora of free snacks in a basket on the counter! Enjoy! I had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Bitterman. Intelligent, kind, caring and excellent orthopod. Highly recommend!

It goes without saying that one goes to a pain management doctor to alleviate pain. I was having…read moresevere nerve pain in my shoulder blade emanating from neck. I also had pain, weakness, and numbing in my arm on that side. I visited Dr. Yland in Stony Brook. He prescribed for me a medication which we discussed would probably not work for me as I had taken it before for something unrelated. The pain I had was debilitating. He also prescribed an MRI that I got that day, not without much pain. He told me he could not do anything for me for at least 2 weeks. When I asked him what I was supposed to do for two weeks with the pain I had, there was no answer. When I went to the pharmacy to pick up the meds(which probably wouldn't work) I was told he didn't send them in yet. I called his office who told me he sends them in at the end of the day. For someone in severe pain, "the end of the day" is an eternity. After the call he sent them in. The next day I called his office for the results of the MRI. I was told I have to speak to the doctor. I said fine. Either put him on or have him call me. They told me I had to come in person. After explaining that a 40 min drive was excruciating, they said that's how it's done. Do you think they just wanted to bill for another office visit? Guess what? I FIRED THEM! I told them their services (I'm being generous with that word) were no longer needed. Bottom line is that Dr. Yland was a pain and not a pain reliever.

I had PT after my first knee replacement at the end of 2024. Service and compassionate attention to…read moremy needs exceeded expectations. I'm back for therapy after my other knee replacement. Once again I'm met with a great team of professionals. Highly recommend this place.

Bill is great and so is his staff!! He's very sweet and empathetic!! Love the vibe here Today is…read moremy first day and I'm looking forward to being stretched and becoming more flexible!!

Great Place...they really care.....professional.....one on one.....they know what they are doing…read moreand design a program for your particular need. The facility is full of natural light and its a pleasure to be there.

I was honestly skeptical of Physical Therapy- I have a shoulder tear and was in terrible pain- it…read morewas either this or surgery. I talked to Matt at Lifestyle Physical Therapy and he made things so easy for me. He got me an appointment in one day and matched me with an amazing therapist. I've been a patient for a few months and have improved significantly. The team is flexible with timing and your needs as you progress. They create an easygoing environment to get treatment in. Each patient gets specialized care depending on what your needs are. I'm out of the woods surgerywise thanks to Lifestyle! I highly recommend them!

Wonderful caring physician , kind bedside manner , truly helped me recover from a debilitating back…read moreinjury

From the owner: Dr. Joseph Weber-Lopez is a leading sports medicine physician and non surgical orthopedist…read morededicated to providing patients in Long Island and New York City with the most advance care for injuries, concussions, disorders and pain. We provide advanced non-surgical regenerative medicine options for patient with knee pain, sports injuries, fractures, herniated discs, arthritis and other conditions of all ages. Dr. Weber-Lopez trained as a team physician for the NY Jets and is able to offer advanced Ortho and Sports medicine solutions. Our goal is to help people improve their athletic performance, recover from injury and prevent future injuries. We believe surgery is almost never the first option and can be avoided if appropriately diagnosed.

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