Dr. Andrew J. Appel
Orthopaedic spine surgeon
Orthopaedic spine surgeon
Dr. Andrew Joshua Appel, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon at Empire Minimally Invasive Spine & Pain. He specializes in a broad range of spinal conditions, with a focus on minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS), endoscopic spine surgery, and motion-preserving techniques such as disc arthroplasty (total disc replacement). He also has advanced training in orthopedic traumatology.
Dr. Appel completed his general surgery internship at the University of Virginia and his orthopedic surgery residency at Brown University. He went on to complete two fellowships at Brown: first in orthopedic trauma, training under internationally recognized traumatologist Dr. Peter Trafton, and then a second fellowship in spine surgery. Before medical school he earned a master’s degree in molecular genetics, and he has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications along with poster and podium presentations.
Guided by the philosophy “treat the patient, not the film,” Dr. Appel takes a patient-first approach — recommending surgery only when it is the right answer and favoring the least invasive option that solves the problem. He sees patients across Empire’s Long Island, New York offices in Plainview, New Hyde Park, and Ronkonkoma.
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Meet Our Pain Management & Orthopedic Specialists
Dr. Monica Misak
Interventional Pain Specialist
Dr. James Yu, D.O.
Board Certified Anesthesiologist
Board Certified Interventional
Pain Management Physician
Dylan J. O'Rourke
Certified Physician Assistant
Pain Conditions Affecting Daily Life
Improve your quality of life with our comprehensive approach to pain management
We are dedicated to finding individualized treatment options tailored to fit your needs. Our team is dedicated to helping you lead a productive and active life, free from pain and disruption.
We use an integrative approach to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and assess your condition.
Physical examination and review of your medical history. We assess the cause of your pain, determine its severity and duration, and help you develop an individualized treatment plan.
We provide a range of treatments and procedures to address your chronic pain. These include nerve blocks, injections, physical therapy, implantable therapies and more. We also offer health education to help you better manage your condition.