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.)
PLIF Dr Sonstein has a special interest in complex spine surgery
and has one of the largest experiences with Posterior
Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF) on Long Island.
American Health Front Dr Sonstein is interviewed on Health WatchVIEW VIDEO ....................................
PAST EVENTS
MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE TREATMENTS Presented by
WILLIAM J. SONSTEIN, M.D.
March 3, 2010 (more
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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
MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE TREATMENTS
Dr. Sonstein interviewed on KJOY