William E. McCormick, MD

Long Island's most trusted provider of surgical spine solutions for over 20 years.

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NAMED AS A TOP DOCTOR FOR NEW YORK BY TOP DOCTORS MAGAZINE

Neurosurgeon & Back Surgeon Long Island

Brain and Spine Surgeon Long Island
Serving Suffolk County and Nassau County

Dr. William McCormick is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery.  He has performed spinal and cranial surgery on thousands of patients and provides patient centered care focused on improving back and neck pain with surgical options considered only when conservative measures haven’t provided sufficient relief.

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When discussing a plan of action with his patients, Dr. McCormick explores non-surgical options first, including physical therapy, chiropractic care, and pain management.

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Dr. McCormick places a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, directing efforts towards enhancing the well-being of individuals suffering from back and neck pain.

His approach involves exhaustively exploring conservative treatment modalities as the primary course of action, reserving surgical interventions as a viable consideration solely in instances where conventional measures have proven ineffective in delivering adequate relief.

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Conditions Treated

As a board-certified neurosurgeon, Dr. McCormick applies expertise and experience to deliver positive healthcare outcomes.

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Cervical Radiculopathy

Degenerative Disc Disease

General Back Pain

Herniated Disc

Neck Pain

Sacroiliac Pain

Sciatica

Spinal Fracture

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Tumors

Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

Spine Surgery and Treatment

Dr. McCormick restores patient mobility and comfort through state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical techniques. Honest discussions with patients and their families about their spinal conditions directly with Dr. McCormick not with a physician assistant or nurse practitioner.

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Dr. McCormick assists individuals like you achieve happier and more comfortable living. The neurosurgeon you select can make a significant difference. Learn from the experiences of clients who have been helped by Dr. McCormick.

I am so grateful to be a patient of Dr. McCormick. He performed emergency surgeries on me twice in the past 5 years. The first was an L5/S1 laminectomy and discectomy, the second was a C6/C7 anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. For both surgeries, my.....

Geno D.

My pain was so bad, that getting out of bed was a daily struggle. After doing extensive research, I met with Dr. McCormick. He patiently discussed the benefits and risks of surgery, and I felt confident with his treatment plan. Now, my outdoor walks which.....

Hildegarde W.

Dr. McCormick is an awesome doctor. I went to see him after many failed attempts at relief for herniated disks, sciatica, and back pain. He was caring and compassionate. He went over all options with me and viewed surgery as a last option. Needless to.....

Janette C.

I was involved in a big accident where I was hit by a tractor trailer which caused major issues on my back, specifically, my lower back. The pain I was having was so extreme that it would make me cry and throw up. I also.....

Luvan R.

I had neck surgery with Dr. McCormick, and he went above and beyond for me with great results, relieving the sharp pain in my neck going down my shoulder blade and left arm. I couldn’t thank him enough......

Serkan B.

My first appointment with Dr. McCormick was amazing.  He was very good and already reviewed my scans prior to my appointment…he set up a treatment plan which I believe  will have a great outcome for my neck and lower back. Thank you so much......

T Oli

Dr. McCormick is a wonderful, caring doctor. His staff fit me in for an Emergency consult. I was having paralysis in my extremities. Within three minutes of seeing me. Dr. McCormick had me at radiology getting MRI’S, and within 24 hours he admitted to the.....

Wendy L.