Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
New York, NY
33 years experience male
Locations
Office
Newburgh, NY
Insurances accepted
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
No Value
No-Fault Insurance
UnitedHealthcare
Workers Compensation
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases
New York, NY
Office
New York, NY
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases
Newburgh, NY
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Languages spoken
Italian, Russian
Doctor Q&A
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Goldsteinanswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Evaluation: Physical exam and radiographs.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Physical exam: Generally physical exam, history, and possibly labs or imaging.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Exercise: A course of exercise often works well.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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No: It is very patient specific. Fracture pattern and neurologic status are some of the considerations.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Location: Location of pain and physical exam are often very telling.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Antiinflamatories: Nsaids are the most common if tolerated by the patient.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Exercise: A regular exercise program helps with stretching.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Infection: Infection around the spine.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Stretching: Stretching and regular exercise often work well.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Prolonged standing: Standing for a long period of time puts a lot of pressure on the low back. Make sure you change positions.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Exercise: There may not be a "cure for back ache" but exercise can help.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Nsaids: Anti inflammatories often work well for menstrual cramps.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
MRI: Mri is a common test for a protruding disc.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Pressure: This position puts pressure and stress on the low back.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Disc pressure: Sitting puts a lot of pressure on the lumbar discs.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Yes: This is not uncommon as the muscles are interconnected.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Artificial disc: Used to alleviate pain and maintain motion.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Disc pressure: Sitting puts a lot of pressure on the lumbar discs.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Sciatica?: Could be many things. Sciatica or a pinched nerve is one of the most common.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Low back pain: Not uncommon. After evaluation by your doctor rehab may be considered if appropriate.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Disc pressure: Sitting puts a lot of pressure on the lumbar discs.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Exercise: Regular exercise and a supportive bra are helpful.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Yes: Generally a good comfortable ergonomic chair will help take the pressure off the back.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Either may work: Often alternate. Just don't burn yourself with the heat.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Many: Commonly disc herniations and arthritis.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
It depends: Every patient/procedure is different. You should ask your surgeon.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Stretching: Stretching and non implact aerobic exercise.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Reasonable option: Often a good option. Others include physical therapy.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Muscle strain: Muscle strain or disc problems as well as disc degeneration are common causes of low back ache.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Remove disc: Remove disc, take pressure of nerve and stabilize spine.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Therapy: Pt and chiropractic treatment may be prescribed by your spine specialist after an evaluation.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
They are different: Scoliosis generally relates to spinal deformity.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Pain: Most commonly leg pain. Sometimes weakness and or numbness.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Stretching: Stretching and regular exercise often work well.
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
OA: Imaging such as x-rays or MRI can help.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Pressure: Pressure or a "valsalva maneuver" puts stress on the lumbar discs.
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See your doctor: Persistent recurring symptoms should be evaluated.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Mass effect: It means it is pushing on something, possibly a nerve or the nerve sack.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
This depends: Your pain management specialist should be able to answer this depending on the site of the injection and the type of medication.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Ergonomics: Proper lifting and common precautions.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Possibly: Often imaging studies are needed before prescribing treatment.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Often it does: Chiropractic care may provide relief for many common causes of low back pain.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Treat symptoms: Symptoms and progression can often be treated. See a rheumatologist.
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Dec 16, 2012
What can I say about Dr. Goldstein.
He is a superhero, a rockstar - the doctor that saved my life.
This is my story.
On 2/21/11 I woke up to the most excruciating pain I've ever experienced. I lay ...Read More
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Dec 16, 2012
My primary doctor recommended me to Dr. Goldstein. He had operated on one of his family members and told me he was the "best". Well, I'm living proof. Dr. Goldstein gave me my life back. He is one...Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Goldstein is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you. I'll look for one. My low back pain is so severe I've thought a bullet thru my spine may be my only option...
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Thanks for your quick reply! It is not only quick but it has less words and was a short cut answer.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Graduated 1990MD
Medical/Graduate school
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine, NY
Graduated 1990MD
Residency
University Hospitals Case Medical Center
Awards
Best Doctors, New York Magazine
New York Magazine Best Doctors
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
Eastern Orthopaedic Association
Publications
Analysis of segmental cervical spine vertebral motion after prodisc-C cervical disc replacement
Outcome analysis of anteriorposterior surgical technique for the treatment of low grade lumbar isthmic spondylolisthesis through standardized surveys
Results of the prospective, randomized, controlled multicenter Food and Drug Administration investigational device exemption study of the ProDisc-C to...
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