ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY, March 03, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery (NSPC) has been ranked as a Top 10 Private Practice Nationally for Castle Connolly Top Doctors in Neurological Surgery as well as the #1 Neurosurgery Practice Group in New York State for the third straight year. NSPC's recognition in the Castle Connolly Accolades highlights their status as a leader in private practice. This national survey identifies groups with the highest volume of peer-nominated physicians

"By recognizing institutions with the most Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Accolades highlight the leadership and excellence of these healthcare providers," says Steve Leibforth, Castle Connolly's Managing Director. "For patients, this recognition serves as a trusted third-party validation, helping them make informed healthcare decisions and feel confident that they are receiving care from the best in the field."

"We are honored to have been ranked, again, by Castle Connolly as one of the top neurosurgery practices in the nation and the top ranked neurosurgery physician practice in New York State for the third straight year," declares Michael H. Brisman M.D., F.A.C.S., the chief executive officer of Rockville Centre, NY-based NSPC. "This achievement," he asserts, "confirms our practice's 68-year commitment to patient care and excellence in spine and brain surgery."

NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery is Long Island's largest, private practice neurosurgical group with 11 experienced physicians and seven conveniently located offices on Long Island and in Manhattan.

NSPC's Castle Connolly Top Doctors include:
- Jonathan L. Brisman, MD (Cerebrovascular, Spine and Brain Surgery)
- Benjamin R. Cohen, MD (Spine Surgery)
- Vladimir Y. Dadashev, MD (Spine Surgery)
- Zachariah M. George, MD (Spine Surgery)
- Yusef Imani, MD (Spine Surgery)
- Stephen T. Onesti, MD (Spine Surgery)
- Sachin N. Shah, MD (Spine Surgery)

For over 35 years, Castle Connolly has identified Top Doctors through a rigorous process based on peer nominations, professional achievements, and excellence in patient care. Each nomination is thoroughly screened by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team. These doctors exemplify the highest standards of expertise and integrity, providing patients with the confidence and guidance needed to make informed healthcare decisions.

About NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery (NSPC)

Founded in Freeport in 1958, NSPC has grown to become one of the largest, private neurosurgical groups in the U.S. with seven conveniently located offices on Long Island and in Manhattan.

Among the practice's 11 experienced neurosurgeons are experts in "bloodless" stereotactic brain surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery, including endoscopic spine surgery. These and other advanced procedures are used to treat adults with brain tumors, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, brain tumors, trigeminal neuralgia, and other complex neurological conditions. Please visit www.nspc.com for more information.

Since 2024, NSPC has been ranked by Castle Connolly as the #1 private neurosurgery practice group in New York in its annual Accolades survey of top physician practices, health systems, and hospitals. In 2024, NSPC placed #4 in the U.S. among private practices for top doctors in neurological surgery.

About Castle Connolly

Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs. The Castle Connolly team chooses honorees based on nominee criteria that includes their medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories.

Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

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