At ESINY, our focus is on delivering spine surgery through advanced endoscopic procedures that achieve outstanding precision while reducing the level of tissue disruption to the absolute minimum. By specialising in this particular form of treatment, our objective is to lead you along a path of rapid and thorough recovery, helping you rebuild strength and vitality. We are committed to providing care that empowers you to return to daily activities with confidence and embrace a lifestyle that is complete, fulfilling, and rewarding in every way.
Finally, The Relief You've Been Waiting For.
Endoscopic spine surgery is opening a transformative chapter in the management of spinal conditions, allowing patients to benefit from highly advanced and minimally invasive medical solutions. At the Endoscopic Spine Institute of New York, our goal is to redefine the surgical journey by ensuring maximum safety, making use of very small incisions, enabling faster recovery, and giving patients the confidence to look forward to a brighter and healthier future. Our institute is guided by neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons who are renowned authorities in this specialised area, and as the only Endoscopic Spine Institute in the United States, we remain committed to helping patients regain their health and maintain long-term wellness.
Through an incision that measures less than one centimetre and the use of a surgical camera about the size of a pencil eraser, our team is able to perform sophisticated endoscopic techniques with remarkable precision and minimal impact on surrounding tissues.
Your Precise, Powerful Solution From The Spine Experts
Maintaining your spinal health requires medical experts who have consistently demonstrated leadership at the pinnacle of professional achievement. At the Endoscopic Spine Institute of New York, our highly respected neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons have devoted decades to the refinement of endoscopic spine surgery, balancing cutting-edge technical innovation with extensive clinical expertise. Their influence is recognized worldwide through more than 500 presentations at professional conferences, including those hosted by the North American Spine Society and the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. With over 300 peer-reviewed publications and the distinction of Honorary Membership in the American Academy of Neurological and Orthopedic Surgeons, their impact on spinal medicine is extraordinary. This wealth of accomplishment ensures that your care is guided by unmatched expertise, authority, and innovation.
Fewer Risks, Faster Recovery
Endoscopic spine surgery offers patients significant advantages over older, more invasive open procedures. The procedure carries lower risk, reduces blood loss, and requires an incision that is extremely small, often less than one centimetre. Complications are less frequent, and recovery is faster, often shortened by several weeks. This approach provides patients with a safer, more efficient surgical experience and a quicker path to returning to daily life with restored spinal health.
Go Home the Same Day with Only a Band-Aid
An outstanding ninety-five percent of patients are discharged on the same day as their procedure and can begin light physical activity immediately. Traditional heavy bandages are no longer necessary, and recovery is simplified with the use of a single ESINY band-aid covering the incision. There is no requirement for extended hospital stays, and patients are not delayed by prolonged recovery protocols, allowing them to return to daily routines more quickly.
Skip General Anesthesia
Comfort plays a pivotal role in this approach. Most procedures are carried out under local anaesthesia paired with mild sedation, ensuring patients are at ease throughout the process. Although general anaesthesia remains an option for specific cases, it is seldom needed, and most patients benefit from a less intensive method.
A Solution For Every Stage
This approach to endoscopic spine surgery is available to patients at any point in their healthcare journey. Whether they are first exploring treatment possibilities, revisiting solutions after a previous operation, or searching for alternatives to injections, patients have a clear and effective option. Over 30,000 patients have already experienced improved mobility, restored daily function, and a significantly enhanced quality of life due to this advanced surgical method.
The Go-To For Other Spine Doctors
Remarkably, even professionals within the field of spinal medicine rely on our expertise. More than forty spine surgeons have entrusted our team with their own care, reinforcing our standing as a leader in the field and earning the distinction of being known as the surgeon’s surgeon.
What We Treat
Meet Your Team
At the Endoscopic Spine Institute of New York, leadership in the field of endoscopic spine surgery is built upon the extraordinary skill and extensive accomplishments of our award-winning physicians and surgeons. Each treatment is thoughtfully crafted to pinpoint the exact source of spinal discomfort and address it with exceptional precision. This methodology results in outcomes that provide more durable pain relief, minimize potential risks, and enable recovery periods that are considerably shorter than those associated with traditional surgical procedures or ongoing injection therapies. Patients enjoy a model of care where cutting-edge innovations, exacting clinical accuracy, and streamlined surgical techniques converge to restore the comfort, function, and quality of life that they have long been missing.
What To Expect
At your consultation, our team prioritizes fully understanding your unique situation by engaging in a thorough discussion about the symptoms you have been experiencing and examining any previous treatments that have been attempted. Should you be considered a suitable candidate, we will walk you through the treatment process step by step so that you have a clear understanding of what to expect from the initial consultation to full recovery.
Endoscopic spine treatment is recognised as the least invasive surgical method currently available that still requires a small incision. Because of its sophisticated techniques, patients frequently heal at a much faster pace than with conventional surgical procedures, while facing fewer complications and side effects. In most situations, only local anesthesia is required, allowing patients to safely go home on the same day as their procedure.
During the first week after your treatment, your ESINY physician will conduct a personal follow-up to assess your recovery, provide any additional guidance needed, and answer any questions you may have about the healing process or ongoing care.
Transformative Spine Care From Doctors You Can Trust.
World Class Expertise...
Dr. Konakondla saved Harry's life...helping him when no one else would. We're forever grateful for your world class skill and expertise and I'll never forget the positive energy you extended to me when I felt my world was falling apart. Blessings to you always.
Harry and JoAnn Burger
Harry and JoAnn Burger
New York is so Fortunate!
Dr. Telfeian was a Godsend to my husband...and many of our friends that we sent to him. My husband had immediate results in his back from Dr. Telfeian. His expertise and bedside manner are second to none. New York you are so fortunate to have him!
Donna Paolino
Donna Paolino
Less Pain and Faster Recovery
Dr. Albert Telfeian is a world-renowned neurosurgeon with extensive experience in endoscopic spine surgery. I’m so impressed with the comprehensive care I received at Dr. Telfeian’s practice. He was very transparent and reassuring when explaining the procedure, and I felt comfortable knowing he is an expert in endoscopic spine surgery. The endoscopic approach resulted in significantly less pain and a much faster recovery than anticipated. Not only is he a skilled surgeon, he’s also a compassionate and caring physician. Dr. Telfeian diagnosed my condition accurately, and took the time to thoroughly explain my treatment options in detail. He made me feel completely at ease and most confident in his care. I am extremely grateful for The Endoscopic Spine Institute of New York and the positive outcome.
Tiffany Stripling
Tiffany Stripling
Truly Grateful!
I’m truly grateful to Dr. Shen for the incredible care he provided during my spine surgery. He performed an endoscopic, super minimally invasive procedure that allowed me to walk right away—without pain—and I was even back at work the very next day! From my very first consultation, Dr. Shen and his team made sure I felt comfortable and well-informed about every step of the process. Their genuine compassion and expert guidance eased my worries and made all the difference in my recovery. I’m now on the road to feeling completely healthy again, and I can’t thank him enough for his skill and dedication. If you’re thinking about spine surgery and want someone who combines expertise with a personal touch, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Shen. His care changed my life for the better, and I’m so thankful for everything he’s done for me.
Eitan Spiegel
Eitan Spiegel
Endoscopic Spine Surgery is the Way
Dr. Shen is a compassionate doctor who cares about every single patient he sees. He remembered everything about my case without a x ray or paperwork in front of him when I had questions. I successfully got two separate back surgeries this past summer. My pain in my upper back, that plagued me for years, is completely gone where I had cervical stenosis. My fusion on my lower spine is well on its way to healing fully. I vetted four different top surgeons in NYC before choosing Dr. Shen and I’m very happy with my choice. Don’t let old school surgeons tell you that endoscopic is not the way. They are just trying to get patients without learning the new technology. Dr. Shen called me every day after my surgery for about two weeks to see how I was doing and it meant a lot to me.
Audrey Cohen
Audrey Cohen
World Class Expertise...
Dr. Konakondla saved Harry's life...helping him when no one else would. We're forever grateful for your world class skill and expertise and I'll never forget the positive energy you extended to me when I felt my world was falling apart. Blessings to you always.
Harry and JoAnn Burger
Harry and JoAnn Burger
New York is so Fortunate!
Dr. Telfeian was a Godsend to my husband...and many of our friends that we sent to him. My husband had immediate results in his back from Dr. Telfeian. His expertise and bedside manner are second to none. New York you are so fortunate to have him!
Donna Paolino
Donna Paolino
Less Pain and Faster Recovery
Dr. Albert Telfeian is a world-renowned neurosurgeon with extensive experience in endoscopic spine surgery. I’m so impressed with the comprehensive care I received at Dr. Telfeian’s practice. He was very transparent and reassuring when explaining the procedure, and I felt comfortable knowing he is an expert in endoscopic spine surgery. The endoscopic approach resulted in significantly less pain and a much faster recovery than anticipated. Not only is he a skilled surgeon, he’s also a compassionate and caring physician. Dr. Telfeian diagnosed my condition accurately, and took the time to thoroughly explain my treatment options in detail. He made me feel completely at ease and most confident in his care. I am extremely grateful for The Endoscopic Spine Institute of New York and the positive outcome.
Tiffany Stripling
Tiffany Stripling
Truly Grateful!
I’m truly grateful to Dr. Shen for the incredible care he provided during my spine surgery. He performed an endoscopic, super minimally invasive procedure that allowed me to walk right away—without pain—and I was even back at work the very next day! From my very first consultation, Dr. Shen and his team made sure I felt comfortable and well-informed about every step of the process. Their genuine compassion and expert guidance eased my worries and made all the difference in my recovery. I’m now on the road to feeling completely healthy again, and I can’t thank him enough for his skill and dedication. If you’re thinking about spine surgery and want someone who combines expertise with a personal touch, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Shen. His care changed my life for the better, and I’m so thankful for everything he’s done for me.
Eitan Spiegel
Eitan Spiegel
Endoscopic Spine Surgery is the Way
Dr. Shen is a compassionate doctor who cares about every single patient he sees. He remembered everything about my case without a x ray or paperwork in front of him when I had questions. I successfully got two separate back surgeries this past summer. My pain in my upper back, that plagued me for years, is completely gone where I had cervical stenosis. My fusion on my lower spine is well on its way to healing fully. I vetted four different top surgeons in NYC before choosing Dr. Shen and I’m very happy with my choice. Don’t let old school surgeons tell you that endoscopic is not the way. They are just trying to get patients without learning the new technology. Dr. Shen called me every day after my surgery for about two weeks to see how I was doing and it meant a lot to me.
Audrey Cohen
Audrey Cohen