Dr. Salvatore Palumbo

Dr. Salvatore Palumbo, MD, FACS, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and spine specialist based on Long Island. He serves as Chief of the Department of Neurosurgery and Director of Neurotrauma at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he will mark 25 years of service in 2027. He also holds the position of Chief of Neurosurgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bethpage. He has dedicated much of his career to managing complex neurological conditions and is recognized for his expertise in his practice and nationwide. Dr. Salvatore applies a patient-first approach, combining advanced surgical techniques with personalized care plans. He evaluates each patient carefully to identify the most effective and least invasive treatment options. His goal is to reduce pain while improving function, mobility, and overall quality of life. He has treated thousands of patients on Long Island with conditions affecting the spine, neck, brain, and peripheral nerves. His surgical experience includes intracranial procedures, complex spinal operations, 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 treats conditions such as back and leg pain, arm and neck pain, sciatica, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, compression fractures, traumatic brain injuries, tumors, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Salvatore has been recognized as a Top Doctor in America and on Long Island, and received the Outstanding Physicians Award during his time in Pennsylvania. Patients often share positive feedback, describing him as attentive, communicative, and supportive throughout their care.