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 have been a patient of dr.patel for a very long time and i would like to say that yash the office…read moremanager or biller he does it all but he goes out if his way to help me even when i call him all day lol hes great and hes an asset to drs office . i feel like they treat me very well and dr roy is tbe beat too she makes me feel not nervous to do procedure my dr is great too we all lnoe that ....

I am a chronic pain sufferer; I have been supported by Dr. Patil for several years for Pain…read moreManagement. Words cannot explain how grateful and pleased I am with his treatments and procedures. He is a no nonsense, straight talking, extremely competent, and caring physician who knows his profession. He listens to all your concerns, explains all procedures, and answers all your questions with kindness and compassion. He has been very focused on easing my Lower Back, Neck, Hip and Sciatic pain to manageable levels. I am extremely happy with my treatment experiences! The staff are wonderful people, friendly, efficient, and vary professional. Don't live in pain! Dr. Patil has improved my quality of life. Please don't hesitate to have a procedure done with Dr. Patil you are always in great hands. I would recommend him to all who suffer pain. Thank you, Bertram Fitzgerald

Once again from reception to PT/O/T to the doctors. This facility is wonderful…read more. Stephanie has been working on me for quite a while with different injuries. Christopher has worked on me. Dr Lukose and all those I have dealt with including Dr's secretary's are all on point always. Don't forget Norman Tara insurance specialist and Karen along with Nicole. I recommend this facility highly.

I went for Herniated discs in my lumbar. He was very professional, and explained exactly what…read moreneeded to be done. He didn't have a problem with answering any questions that I had for him. Never had an attitude like I was bothering him with questions

Dr Frendo took the time to explain my condition and explain what needed to be done to remedy my…read morepain I have faith that he will be able to help me recover after surgery

Great place to go if you need some healing , & realignments. They're all so nice there !read more

The staff is extremely knowledgeable, competent and thorough. They care about each person and make…read moreeach feel like a family member. i needed back surgery and now I don't. Thank you to all.

I performed ambulette work for about 15 years. I got to see the insides of many nursing homes. My…read morejob was to transfer hospital patients to the nursing homes upon their hospital discharge. Some nursing homes were clean, others were dirty and had a pervasive stench. Before you select a facility for your loved one you MUST visit several. DON'T visit just one. You need to make comparisons. You want the best so visit at least 4 or 5 nursing homes. Check their reviews online. The staff might clue you in. If they do and they suggest that you look elsewhere DON'T rat them out as they may be doing you a BIG favor and they need their job! Good luck!

I had a close relative that needed a temporary stay at a rehabilitation facility. This was an…read moreexperience that turned out terrible. The lady on the phone was not very nice. She was very short with me, as I had a lot of questions. She told me I had to come in for a visit to "truly learn about the facility". I agreed reluctantly as I needed to find an establishment for someone I hold near and dear. The grounds appeared to be well maintained. There were a few residents sitting outside the entrance. Most of them seemed like they didn't know what was going on. What disturbed me is that no one was monitoring them. There might have been cameras outside, but in my opinion, that's insufficient. What if someone had a problem or worse yet, what if someone had a medical emergency? I know I'm speculating, but it gave me an uneasy feeling. This is all before entering the facility. Upon entering, I was checked in. The young man at the front desk seemed annoyed that he had to do his job. The lady that conducted the tour was polite, but she seemed completely disinterested. She was not able to answer most of my questions. She said someone from a different department would contact me, which never happened. We passed by a lot of rooms that looked very dirty from merely glancing in as I walked by. Linens were strewn about the rooms and there were a lot of carts with dirty food trays and plates on them. A lot of the residents were sitting in the hallways or wheeling themselves around. Patients were crying in the rooms and being ignored. The nurses were at their stations laughing loudly and ignoring their responsibilities. At this point I saw enough. Needless to see, I did not opt for this establishment. Also, if you or your loved one needs wound care they will not accept admittance. This was an overall bad experience. Go elsewhere.

We've been seeing Dr. Sherr for years. He and his team are amazing. Accommodating, professional and…read morego out of their way to help their patients.

The Northport Wellness Center cares about one thing above all, else- MONEY…read more If you're thinking of visiting this place for treatment, here are a couple of of questions to ask yourself- 1. Do you like having the freedom and autonomy to chose the doctor that will see you? Well at Northport Wellness Center they will make appointments for you with doctors that you never asked to see! 2. Do you value your time and energy? Despite requiring their patients to provide 24 hours notice of cancellation, the Northport Wellness Center couldn't possible adhere to such rigorous requirements themselves. You could even receive a confirmation of your appointment, but sure enough, the doctor won't be there to see you that day. 3. Do you want your doctor to see and treat you like a human being not a cash cow? Find someplace else because the Northport Wellness Center is more interested in whats inside your wallet than whats best for you. Be ready to pay the toll every step of the way. Snake aficionados will feel right at home with the receptionists and doctors. All others should beware. . .

Absolutely terrible "doctor" ". Definitely got…read morehis license from a cereal box. He chucked a metal medical cart against the wall in the operating room and stormed out because i got upset that they said they weren't sedating me for an epidural also the anesthesiologist administered a drug that was noted on my chart that i have bad reaction to and they gave that to me and he got angry that I was moving around. Yet that drug they used is what makes me irritable and makes me move around. I will be sending this information to the state. Do not let this man with an ego ever touch your spine. I can't imagine what the staff and other patients have to deal with I feel terrible for all of them. What a terrible "man" he is. I've seen toddlers with more respect and better tempers than him. You should be ashamed " Dr. Brian Durkin" At this point I'd expose my own medical records just to show proof of what my chart said. Every medical professional I have spoken to since this situation said that this doctor sounds dangerous and not following the charts. He blocked me on google from replying back to his automatic response. But he responded to nice comments as himself !! Phony

I had the procedure in their Rockville Centre facility. I chose being sedated. The staff was…read morewonderful. Dr "I" has a nice bedside manner but most importantly, I'm already feeling 75% less pain. It's only five hours later. Highly recommend this medical office for extreme back pain.

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!