EAST SETAUKET, NY, January 16, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Hargovind S. DeWal, MD, has been recognized as a 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor — the ninth time he has received the esteemed Top Doctor honor. Only about 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are chosen annually as Castle Connolly Top Doctors in their regions for their specialties.

Dr. DeWal is an experienced orthopedic surgeon who specializes in performing neck and back surgery. A recognized leader in the field of spine surgery, he is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Prior to joining Orthopedic Associates of Long Island in 2024, he was with Long Island Spine Specialists for 19 years.

Dr. DeWal evaluates, diagnoses, and treats a spectrum of neck and back conditions. They include: spinal pain and injuries; herniated cervical and lumbar discs; sciatica; degenerative disc disease; scoliosis and other spinal deformities; spinal stenosis; kyphosis; spinal nerve issues; spinal fractures, including compression fractures; lumbar radiculopathy; spinal trauma; spondylolisthesis and spondylosis; and spinal-cord cysts and tumors.

He also sees patients for spine surgery consultations.

Dr. DeWal performs a variety of state-of-the-art surgeries and procedures — many minimally invasive/endoscopic. These include vertebroplasty; cervical laminaplasty; disc replacement; discectomy; facet-joint injections; kyphoplasty; laminectomy; spinal fusion; osteotomy; and spinal-cord stimulator implantation.

He performs reconstructive and revision ("do over") spine procedures.

Dr. DeWal is known for carefully listening to patients and thoroughly explaining treatment options — including conservative, non-surgical therapies — and for his dedication to excellence in the care of all patients.

"Not everyone who sees me requires surgery," Dr. DeWal says. "I take a multidisciplinary approach and work with various specialists and disciplines to provide a comprehensive, holistic approach to spine care. Surgery is only performed or needed in select instances."

Using the most advanced techniques and technologies, Dr. DeWal has made a positive difference in the lives of many. He has a 4.9-star average rating on Google reviews; patients say "Getting this surgery was life-changing. Going with Dr. DeWal was the best decision I could have made," and "I am so grateful to Dr DeWal for all his expert skills, he is the best and his team is amazing!" among many glowing recommendations. He has also been recognized by publications such as New York Magazine and Newsday.

Dr. DeWal primarily operates at St. Charles Hospital in Port Charles, New York.

Dr. DeWal earned his medical degree (magna cum laude) at the State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine. He completed both a five-year orthopaedic surgery residency and a musculoskeletal research fellowship at the New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases. He completed clinical fellowship training in spine surgery at Cleveland Clinic.

He also holds a bachelor of arts degree (summa cum laude) in biology from the Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, where he completed the seven-year Accelerated BA/MD Honors Program.

Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team.

About Castle Connolly
Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs. The Castle Connolly team chooses honorees based on nominee criteria that includes their medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories.

Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

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