Dr. Salvatore Palumbo Male • United States of America

Dr. Salvatore Palumbo, MD, FACS, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and spine specialist practicing on Long Island. He is the Chief of the Department of Neurosurgery and Director of Neurotrauma at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he will complete 25 years in 2027. He also serves as Chief of Neurosurgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bethpage. He has focused his career on treating complex neurological conditions and is recognized for his experience within his practice and nationwide.

Dr. Salvatore is known for a patient-first approach that combines advanced surgical techniques with personalized care plans. He carefully reviews each patient’s condition to determine the most effective and least invasive treatment options. His goal is to relieve pain while restoring function, mobility, and overall quality of life. He has treated thousands of patients with conditions affecting the spine, neck, brain, and peripheral nerves. His surgical experience includes intracranial procedures, complex spinal surgeries, and spinal reconstruction for both degenerative and traumatic disorders.

Salvatore Palumbo, MD, has extensive experience treating intracranial tumors and other neurological conditions. His procedures range from minimally invasive microdiscectomies to multi-level spinal stabilization surgeries. He diagnoses and treats conditions such as back and leg pain, arm and neck pain, sciatica, herniated discs, degenerative disc diseases, spinal stenosis, compression fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal and brain tumors, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Dr. Salvatore has received several recognitions, including being named a Top Doctor in America and on Long Island, as well as the Outstanding Physicians Award during his time in Pennsylvania. Patients often express appreciation for his care, with some referring to him as a “hero” and others noting his clear communication and attention throughout treatment.

He was one of the founding members of Long Island Brain and Spine and the Interventional Pain Management Group, which provides coordinated, multidisciplinary care. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the North American Spine Society and New York State and County Medical Societies. He completed his undergraduate degree at Duquesne University, earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, and completed his General Surgery Internship and Neurosurgery Residency at the University of Rochester-Strong Memorial Hospital. He also donates to Catholic Health Long Island and Make-A-Wish. Dr. Salvatore Palumbo remains dedicated to patient care and community support.