Dr. Hargovind Dewal, M.D.

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Hargovind Dewal, who serves patients throughout the State of New York.

A highly trained orthopedic surgeon with advanced fellowship training in neurosurgery of the spine, Dr. Dewal is in practice at Long Island Spine Specialists, working with patients at their offices in West Islip, Commack, Riverhead, and West Hempstead, New York. He is committed to the latest advancements in spine surgery, offering patients the newest, most up-to-date technologies. 

His clinical practice includes microsurgery, minimally invasive surgery, fusion, and non-fusion procedures. He treats patients of all ages with a variety of spinal disorders including stenosis, spinal cord compression, disc bulges, or herniations, and he specializes in the treatment of athletic spine injuries and scoliosis correction.

As leaders and pioneers in spinal medicine, Long Island Spine Specialists are dedicated to providing safe, effective, and comprehensive treatment for the spine disorders and injuries that affect their patients. Their group of world-class spine specialists offers the most technologically advanced procedures available – and delivers the highest level of individualized care with compassion and integrity.

Educated in the United States, Dr. Dewal graduated with his medical degree from the SUNY Downstate Medical Center, before completing his research fellowship and his residency in orthopedic surgery at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. Later, he completed his fellowship in spine surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.

Distinguished as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (FAAOS), the doctor attained board certification in orthopedic surgery and spine surgery through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.

Among his other roles, he serves as Section Chief of Spine Surgery at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, and can be found on staff at Huntington Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, and Peconic Bay Medical Center.

His commitment to the community is evident by the many educational seminars he provides to hospital staff, school nurses, and the community on topics including scoliosis screening, postoperative care, and advanced innovative minimally invasive/laser technology. He has authored several book chapters, published numerous articles related to the spine, and lectured to professionals at national meetings.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

Recognized as a Regional Top Doctor by Castle Connolly Magazine and a Vitals Preferred Provider, Dr. Dewal has been the recipient of the Newsday Top Doctor on Long Island Award (2017-2021), Top Doctor in New York Metro Area (2017-2022), New York Magazine Top Doctor Award (2021), Patients' Choice Award (2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012), On-Time Doctor Award (2018, 2017, 2016), and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2016, 2015, 2012).

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