DR. WILLIAM J. SONSTEIN

William J. Sonstein, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a Board-Certified Diplomate, American Board of Neurosurgery. He has a special interest in complex spine surgery and has one of the largest experiences with Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF) on Long Island. This procedure relieves pain for patients with intractable back pain. Dr. Sonstein uses minimally invasive procedures whenever possible, such as Kyphoplasty and X-STOP™ to treat spinal compression fractures and spinal stenosis.

Dr. Sonstein is Chief of Neurosurgery at LIJ-North Shore University Hospital at Plainview. He completed a highly specialized Fellowship in Spine Surgery at Tampa General Hospital, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. Dr. Sonstein served as Chief Resident in his final year of Residency in Neurosurgery at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein, Bronx, New York.

Dr. Sonstein received his Medical Degree from Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his undergraduate studies at Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in Biology. He has been the recipient of numerous honors and awards including Alpha Omega Alpha, Epsilon Chapter. He has participated extensively in neurosurgery research and clinical trials. Dr. Sonstein has authored and co-authored journal articles, scientific abstracts and book chapters.

He is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.), a Member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the North American Spine Society (NASS.)

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Specialties

• Complex Spine Surgery
• Revision Spine Surgery

What's New

NEW TECHNOLOGIES IMPROVE SAFETY
OF SPINE SURGERY
Dr. William Sonstein Minimizes Possibility of Complications, Using Devices that Prevent Soft Tissue Damage, Reduce Blood Loss
May 2013 | Readmore

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Dr Sonstein has been appointed Co-Chief of Neurosurgery at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bethpage - July 2012 | Read more

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SECOND SURGERY CAN OFTEN HELP “FAILED BACKS”
Neurosurgeon William J. Sonstein, MD, FACS and Orthopaedic Surgeon Richard S. Obedian, MD, FAAOS, work together to increase likelihood of Revision Spine Surgery Success | Read now

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Dr Sonstein is interviewed on Health Watch VIEW VIDEO
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PAST EVENTS

MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE TREATMENTS
Presented by
WILLIAM J. SONSTEIN, M.D.
March 3, 2010 (more info)
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Dr William Sonstein appears
on Fox TV Channel 5

Dr William Sonstein appeared on Fox TV Channel 5 January 29, 2011 to discuss various techniques for treating spinal diseases.
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Dr William Sonstein was interviewed by WBAB/WBLI radio

in a 30-minute interview for their show called Plugged In. This show was aired
December 19 2010
WBAB is 102.3 FM | WBLI is 106.1 FM
LISTEN TO INTERVIEW

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Dr. Sonstein interviewed on KJOY

Host Peri Appollo, news director of WKJY (KJOY) & WMJC interviewed
Dr. Sonstein July 25 2010
KJOY, B103, WHIL.
(listen to interview)

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Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Sonstein is affiliated with the following hospitals

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Winthrop University Hospital
South Nassau Communities Hospital
Mercy Medical Center
North Shore University Hospital
Huntington Hospital
Plainview Hospital
Franklin Hospital
Glen Cove Hospital
Syosset Hospital
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Long Beach Medical Center
St Francis Hospital
St Joseph's Hospital

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