Neurosurgeon practice in Suffolk County partners with Northwell Health

NeuroCare Long Island, a renowned group of neurosurgeons, has recently joined forces with Northwell Health, bringing their expertise to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore. The group, consisting of Dr. Kevin Mullins, Dr. Salvatore Zavarella, Dr. Joshua Ryan, and Dr. Salvatore Insinga, is dedicated to providing top-notch care to patients in Suffolk County.

Dr. Mullins, the former co-leader of NeuroCare Long Island, has been appointed as the chair of neurosurgery at the hospital, while Dr. Zavarella now serves as the vice-chair of neurosurgery. The team is committed to offering advanced treatment options for conditions such as brain tumors, aneurysms, strokes, and back and neck pain.

With the resources and support of Northwell Health, NeuroCare Long Island aims to continue their mission of delivering compassionate care to the local community. Dr. Zavarella expressed his excitement about the partnership, highlighting the opportunity to provide individualized treatment plans and leverage surgical advances for better patient outcomes.

Dr. Daniel Sciubba, a senior vice president for neurosurgery at Northwell, emphasized the importance of expanding high-quality neurosurgical services across Long Island. The recent completion of the state-of-the-art Linda and John Bohlsen Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit at South Shore University Hospital further demonstrates the commitment to enhancing care for neurology patients.

Overall, the collaboration between NeuroCare Long Island and Northwell Health signifies a significant step towards improving access to world-class neurosurgical care for patients in the Long Island community.