


Dr. Thomas Dowling, MD
Dr. Thomas Dowling, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Commack, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Huntington Hospital and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C.
763 Larkfield Rd Fl 2 Commack, NY 11725Make an Appointment
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About Me
care philosophy
A Comprehensive Approach to TreatmentAt Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C., we know how debilitating back and neck disorders can be for our patients. We also know that when it comes to treating these conditions, finding the treatment...read more
biography
THOMAS J. DOWLING, JR., M.D.Dr. Dowling is the founding partner of Long Island Spine Specialists. He is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with extensive fellowship training in spinal disorders and neurosurgery. He...read more
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Neurosurgical Spine Fellow: North Shore University Hospital
Fellowship HospitalMount Sinai Hospital-toronto General Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1988University Hospital-suny Stony Brook
Residency Hospital, 1987North Shore University Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1982Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1981Boston University
Undergraduate School, 1980
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- Recipient of 12
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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