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Dr. Christopher Frendo, DO

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
4.5 (53)
Map Pin Small Commack, NY
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher Frendo, DO

Dr. Christopher Frendo, DO is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Commack, NY. Dr. Frendo, completed a residency at Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Frendo an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Frendo works at Practice in Commack, NY with other offices in West Hempstead, NY, West Islip, NY and Riverhead, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Degenerative Disc Disease and Intervertebral Disc Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Frendo's Office Locations

  1. 1
    New York Physical and Occupational Therapy Pllc
    763 Larkfield Rd, Commack, NY 11725 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 462-2225
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:30
  2. 2
    West Hempstead Office
    565 Hempstead Tpke, West Hempstead, NY 11552 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 462-2225
  3. 3
    Office
    400 Montauk Hwy Ste 102, West Islip, NY 11795 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 462-2225
  4. 4
    Office
    887 Old Country Rd Ste D, Riverhead, NY 11901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 462-2225

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
  • St. Catherine of Siena Hospital
  • Peconic Bay Medical Center
  • Huntington Hospital
  • Plainview Hospital
  • North Shore University Hospital Syosset
  • St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center

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Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Sciatica
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Sciatica

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Sciatica
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Back Pain
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adult Scoliosis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthritis of the Spine
Ataxia
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Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Disc Degeneration
Cervical Discitis
Cervical Herniated Disc
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Compound Fracture
Compression Fracture
Degenerative Scoliosis
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH)
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Bursitis
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Kyphosis
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Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Miner's Knee
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Pain
Neck Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Polyneuropathy
Pseudoarthrosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Scheuermann's Disease
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Compression Fracture
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Instability
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylarthropathy
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Compression Fractures
Vertebral Fracture
Whiplash
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Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Fusion
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Plating and Fusion
Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With Fusion
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Arthrocentesis
Arthroscopic Microdiscectomy
Arthroscopic Spine Surgery
Artificial Disc Replacement
Capsule Endoscopy
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Cervical Spine Reconstruction
Cervical Spine Surgery
Complex Spinal Deformity Correction
Complex Spinal Instrumentation Procedure
Complex Spine Surgery
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Kyphoplasty
Kyphosis Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminectomy
Laminoforaminotomy
Laminoplasty
Lower Spine Surgery
Lumbar Disc Replacement
Lumbar Fusion
Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Laminectomy
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Microdiscectomy
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neuroplasty
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Pediatric Spine Surgery
Percutaneous Herniated Disc Surgery
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Posterior Cervical Laminectomy
Scoliosis Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Surgery
Spinal Decompression
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Instrumentation Procedures
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstruction
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Spacer Procedure
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Surgery
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Disc Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Vertebroplasty
X Stop® Interspinous Process Decompression System
XLIF® (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) Procedure
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    4.5
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    About Dr. Christopher Frendo, DO

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1043390917
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Memorial Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • John Hopkins University
    Internship
    Undergraduate School
    • State University of New York
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Christopher Frendo, DO is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Frendo is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Frendo has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Frendo has seen patients for Degenerative Disc Disease and Intervertebral Disc Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Frendo on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    53 patients have reviewed Dr. Frendo. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Frendo.

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