Dr. Salvatore Palumbo
Chief of Neurosurgery and at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in East Islip, New York
Dr. Salvatore Palumbo, MD, FACS, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and spine specialist serving patients on Long Island. He is the Chief of the Department of Neurosurgery and Director of Neurotrauma at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he will reach 25 years of service in 2027. He also serves as Chief of Neurosurgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bethpage. He has spent much of his career managing complex neurological conditions and is recognized as an expert in his field.
Dr. Salvatore follows a patient-first philosophy, combining advanced surgical techniques with personalized care plans. He carefully evaluates each patient’s condition to determine the most effective and least invasive treatment options. His goal is to relieve pain while restoring function, mobility, and overall quality of life. He has helped thousands of patients with conditions affecting the spine, neck, brain, and peripheral nerves. His work includes intracranial procedures, complex spinal surgeries, and spinal reconstruction for both degenerative and traumatic disorders.
Salvatore Palumbo, MD, has 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 diseases, spinal stenosis, compression fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal and brain tumors, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Dr. Salvatore has been recognized as a Top Doctor in America and on Long Island, as well as receiving the Outstanding Physicians Award, while practicing in Pennsylvania. Patients often share a strong appreciation for his care, with some referring to him as a “hero” and others noting his attention, time, and communication during treatment.
He was one of the founding members of Long Island Brain and Spine and the Interventional Pain Management Group, which provides coordinated care through a multidisciplinary model. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the North American Spine Society and New York State and County Medical Societies. He completed his undergraduate degree at Duquesne University, earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, and completed his General Surgery Internship and Neurosurgery Residency at the University of Rochester-Strong Memorial Hospital. He also supports Catholic Health Long Island and Make-A-Wish through regular donations. Dr. Salvatore Palumbo remains committed to patient care and his community.