Alexandre B. de Moura, MD, FAAOS, an Orthopaedic Surgeon with New York Spine Institute
Get to know Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Alexandre B. de Moura, who serves patients in Westbury, New York.
Being an internationally recognized leader in spinal wellness, Dr. de Moura specializes in treating bone and neurological disorders of the spine. He founded the New York Spine Institute located in Westbury, New York as a means for bringing his affiliation with NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and other world renown specialists home to Long Island.
Reflecting Dr. de Moura’s unique 360° approach to spine care, the New York Spine Institute can serve a broad range of patients by incorporating care options such as MRI scans and imaging services, a physical therapy center, and cutting-edge surgical procedures. The doctor’s care philosophy is based on attending to patients’ individual situations with the utmost respect, patience, and understanding. He is interested in understanding each patient’s lifestyle because it plays a big role in making decisions about their care.
In his varied professional experience, he serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the NYU School of Medicine. He is also the Medical Director & Co-director of Orthopedic Surgery at Mercy Medical Center.
The son of an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. de Moura took an early interest in the field and enthusiastically followed in his father’s footsteps. Upon graduating with his medical degree from Chicago Medical School, he went on to complete his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Temple University Medical Center. He then subsequently completed his fellowship in orthopaedic and neurosurgical spine surgery at the NYU Langone Medical Center.
In 1996, he returned to Long Island with the copious experience he gained handling extremely complicated cases at some of the greatest orthopaedic facilities in the world. He has, in fact, helped thousands of patients overcome their spine conditions and return to normal levels of function.
In addition to being a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS), the doctor is a member of the North American Spine Society, the New York Medical Society, and the Nassau County Medical Society.
What’s more, he is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopaedic residents and surgeons, as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopaedic surgeons.
Orthopaedic surgery or orthopaedics is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.
Not only is Dr. de Moura a respected thought-leader in the industry, he is also a well-rounded individual with hobbies ranging from Shotokan karate to oriental antiquing.
Learn more about Dr. Alexandre B. de Moura:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/1646764-Alexandre-De-moura-orthopaedic-surgeon-Westbury-NY-11590 or through the New York Spine Institute, https://www.nyspine.com/alexandre-b-de-moura-m-d-faaos/
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