I suffered an early injury to my knee a couple of months ago but have been way too busy to address…read moreit. Well it finally reached a point where it was swollen and painful to even walk. My primary dr suggested LI Bone & Joint. I had a 1:00 PM appointment. If you know me I'm always early for appointments so I'm in by 12:30. I fill out all necessary forms and wait, and wait. 1:30 comes and I getting ready to leave. My time is valuable too. Just then they call me in. After an interrogation I'm off for X-rays, then a second discussing with a P.A.. now Dr. Fraccia comes in. First apologizes for the long wait. I shake it off saying it's ok but he says, and get this, " it's not ok". Can you imagine a dr caring about your time. So after a talk about my knee he pulls out a huge syringe and extracts two turkey baster size tubes of fluid out. Next a shot if cortisone. I'm done. I was told by others that I would have immediate relief so I ask. He looks at me like I have two heads saying " you're kidding right". By the weekend you should start feeling better. I'm like most people I think, I don't like going to Dr's but Dr. Fraccia is a dr I'm very comfortable with. In fact I'm looking forward to my follow up visit. He is professional and knowledgeable and I would highly recommend this office. BTW, they also can perform MRI, here also.

The absolute best !! Professional and thorough. No waiting, immediate diagnosis. Their in office…read moreprocedures seem to work effortlessly!

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

Absolutely the best office staff, beautiful esthetics of the office as soon as I entered, the…read moresuper-fast time getting into see the N.P. Allie to the care I received! The waiting room was so soothing and beautifully decorated! I cannot say enough good things about the N.P. Alexandra Karl (I think she goes by Allie -and sorry if I spelled her name wrong)! Allie was so kind, so attentive, listened to every detail of my complicated medical history, and was SO knowledgeable from the moment I started talking to her. It was my first time there! She knew all of the questions to ask and when I explained all of my complicated issues, she was immediately on top of it and knew exactly what to ask and do for me, on each and every one of my issues that intertwine with each other. As well as being EXACTLY on point and understanding of what I needed from her (without me knowing of course, that is why I was there lol), she was super quick on her thinking and details of how she was going to proceed for my particular situation. Allie's calm demenor was so refreshing! I felt like she knew me for years - this is the best experience I have ever had with a Dr.'s office, she truly listened to me and cared about me from the moment she entered the room. Truly a genuine person as well as an excellent N.P. care provider. I would never go anywhere else, and I would recommend her to anyone who needs great Rheumatology care - I give her and the office staff way more than an A+++!

I was referred to a rheumatologist, and was nervous about going. Craig Orofino put me at ease,…read morerevised all previous procedures and MRIs and specialists I'd consulted. He really listened, recommended some changes in medication and prescribed a new one. I was hopeful leaving and happily am starting to see an improvement. The office atmosphere was pleasant as was the whole staff.

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 had back surgery over a year ago with a different Doctor. I have had constant radicular pain ever…read moresince then. My original Doctor couldn't figure out why I was still suffering. Dr Mullins and his team think out of the box. They ordered some tests which revealed that it was being caused by a totally separate injury which no one else picked up on. Love these guys!

Had terrible back pain. Recommended an outstanding pain management physician after he provided…read more multi levels of care. Very professional, very polite and very kind.

From Kevin Melton, Bay Shore: I would like to give my thanks…read moreto Dr Sharma and his entire staff for greatly enhancing my quality of life. I have regained full mobility and have been virtually pain free for the last two years. Special thanks to PA Melissa Clayton for her thorough and compassionate professionalism. So come to Spine Pain Solutions and get your life back as I did mine. Kevin Melton Bay Shore

I came home & I'm in excruciating pain. Dr Sharma spent five minutes with me. Didn't talk to me…read moreabout my problems. My orthopedic gave me dr Sharma's num. I can't wait to see him to tell him thanks for nothing!!!

Dr. Nayar is a wonderful doctor--professional, knowledgeable, and very caring. He takes the time to…read morelisten, explains everything clearly, and is very thorough in his approach. I truly appreciate the quality of care I received and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent primary care physician.

Dr Nayyar is amazing. He really cares for his patients, he is kind and considerate and listens to…read moreyour issues. He is a General practitioner as well as a nephrologist. I've never had to wait long when I've gone to see him and he is always a pleasure to speak with. Sometimes I go there and it just feels like I'm having a conversation with a good friend. Thank you for your exceptional care and concern. I wish all Doctors were as thoughtful and helpful as Dr Nayyar.

Love him and his staff!!!! They really care and have such…read morecompassion.... I highly recommend them!!!

Completely unprofessional. Do not trust them with anything common or anything they tell you…read more After scrambling my schedule and the schedule of a ride twice to be seen for an epidural in the office I was told I needed an authorization after specifically confirming that I did not. It will be close to a month until I can get treatment. Thanks to them I am forced to live in pain, so much for sleeping tonight.