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Dr. Daniel Birk, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.9 (101)
Map Pin Small Commack, NY
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Daniel Birk, MD

Dr. Daniel Birk, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Commack, NY. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and is affiliated with Saint Charles Hospital and Mather Hospital. Dr. Birk, completed a residency at University of Illinois College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Birk an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Birk works at Practice in Commack, NY with other offices in Setauket, NY, Port Jefferson Station, NY, Riverhead, NY and East Setauket, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Myelopathy 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. Birk's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    353 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ste 303, Commack, NY 11725 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 983-8400
  2. 2
    New York Spine and Brain Surgery
    24 Research Way Ste 200, Setauket, NY 11733 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 444-1666
  3. 3
    Office
    1500 Route 112 Ste 8A, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 828-3001
  4. 4
    Ny Spine & Brain Surgery Ufpc
    54 Commerce Ave Ste 7, Riverhead, NY 11901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 444-1213
  5. 5
    New York Spine and Brain Surgery
    24 Research Way Ste 200, East Setauket, NY 11733 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 444-1213

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Saint Charles Hospital
  • Mather Hospital

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Myelopathy
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Spinal Fusion
Myelopathy
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Treatment frequency



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Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Spinal Fusion
Back Pain
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Brain Surgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Spine
Astrocytoma
Back Injuries
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Injury
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spondylitis
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Chordoma
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Chronic Back Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Scoliosis
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Fracture
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Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Leg Pain
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Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Neck Bone Trauma
Neck Pain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament of the Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pinched Nerve in Neck
Pineal Region Tumors
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Dislocation
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Upper Back Pain
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Fusion
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Plating and Fusion
Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With Fusion
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery (ALIF)
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Spine Reconstruction
Complex Spinal Deformity Correction
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
Endoscopy
Image-Guided Spine Surgery
Laminotomy
Lumbar Laminectomy
Minimal Access Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery (PLIF)
Puncture Aspiration
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Thoracic Disc Surgery
Thoracic Surgical Procedure
Trauma Neurosurgery
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
XLIF® (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) Procedure
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    4.9
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    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 14 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1578880274
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Dr. Birk has seen patients for Myelopathy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Birk on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    101 patients have reviewed Dr. Birk. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Birk.

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