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NYU Langone Health and South Shore Neurologic Associates today join forces, enhancing access to high-quality specialized care in Suffolk County with three ��ɫAV Langone South Shore Neurologic Associates locations in Patchogue, Riverhead, and Islip.

“As the premier provider for neurologic care on Long Island, South Shore Neurologic Associates today joins the No. 1 ranked health system in New York State and the No. 1 ranked neurology and neurosurgery program in the nation,” said Andrew Rubin, senior vice president for clinical affairs and ambulatory care at ��ɫAV Langone. “With a shared commitment to high-quality care, together we will better meet the needs of our diverse patient population.”

��ɫAV Langone South Shore Neurologic Associates grows ��ɫAV Langone’s footprint on Long Island, with more than 100 practices, and complements clinical services at outpatient care centers at ��ɫAV Langone Medical Associates—Patchogue, 100 Hospital Road and ��ɫAV Langone Medical Associates—Riverhead. A single electronic health record system, the ��ɫAV Langone Health app, and connect the entire health system, so patients can find all of their health information in one place.

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Specialists at ��ɫAV Langone South Shore Neurologic Associates offer a wide range of neurology care across three sites, including the following:

• diagnostic testing
• physical therapy through Rusk Rehabilitation
• pain management
• acupuncture
• chiropractic care
• clinical research trials
• comprehensive services for multiples sclerosis, headache and migraine, and epilepsy

Infusion services are provided nearby.

One of ��ɫAV Langone’s largest practice transitions, the care team at ��ɫAV Langone South Shore Neurologic Associates brings 20,000 patients and 200 employees, including 6 nurse practitioners, 7 physical therapists, and 12 physicians. There are also plans to expand on-site services.

“Our guiding principal since 1982, when Dr. Norman L. Chernik founded the practice and hired Dr. Henry Moreta as his first associate shortly thereafter, has always been to put our patients first,” said Edward Firouztalé, DO, DSc, adjunct assistant professor of neurology at ��ɫAV Long Island School of Medicine and a former partner at South Shore Neurological Associates. “While we’ve worked with ��ɫAV Langone for many years, joining the ��ɫAV Langone family allows us to continue to grow and provide our patients with greater access to comprehensive care closer to home.”

Suffolk County Expansion

In addition to the neurologic program expansion in Suffolk County, ��ɫAV Langone will also welcome a multisite orthopedic practice and physicians who specialize in hand surgery, women’s health, and interventional cardiology, bringing specialized care closer to patients where they live and work.

Media Inquiries

Deborah “DJ” Haffeman
Phone: 646-284-5630
deborah.haffeman@nyulangone.org