At ESINY, our expertise lies in the application of advanced endoscopic techniques, allowing your spine surgery to be performed with great precision while reducing the overall level of invasion involved. With this specialised method, we work to accelerate your healing process, rebuild your strength, and give you the opportunity to embrace the active and rewarding life you deserve.
Finally, The Relief You've Been Waiting For.
Endoscopic spine surgery is revolutionising the way spinal conditions are managed and is significantly advancing the role of innovative medicine in addressing back concerns. At the Endoscopic Spine Institute of New York, we work with a mission to fully reframe what surgical care looks like by making procedures safer, employing smaller openings, encouraging quicker healing, and strengthening patients so they may return to an active and fulfilling lifestyle. With our group of neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons who have years of specialised training, and as the sole Endoscopic Spine Institute in the United States, we remain steadfast in helping patients restore the well-being they have been seeking.
By performing surgery through a cut that is under one centimetre in length and guided by a tiny camera no larger than a pencil eraser, our specialists can carry out advanced endoscopic techniques with high levels of precision and minimal invasion to surrounding tissue.
Your Precise, Powerful Solution From The Spine Experts
Spine care is far too important to be trusted to anyone other than proven specialists who have distinguished themselves within the highest circles of medicine. At the Endoscopic Spine Institute of New York, our award-winning surgeons—both neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons—have built a reputation over decades of work that merges advanced science with refined surgical skill. Their achievements speak for themselves, having been invited to present their research findings and surgical advancements at more than 500 global conferences, including well-regarded events hosted by the North American Spine Society and the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. Their contributions are also deeply rooted in academia, with more than 300 articles published in peer-reviewed journals recognized throughout the medical field. In addition, they have earned one of the profession’s highest distinctions by being named Honorary Members of the American Academy of Neurological and Orthopedic Surgeons. With such credentials, your spine treatment is not only supported by clinical excellence but also delivered with precision medicine grounded in innovation and proven expertise.
Fewer Risks, Faster Recovery
Relative to traditional open operations, the endoscopic approach to spine care provides a safer and less invasive path. Patients benefit from reduced surgical risk, greatly decreased blood loss, smaller incisions that are often less than one centimetre, fewer complications overall, and a recovery time that is faster by several weeks compared to conventional methods.
Go Home the Same Day with Only a Band-Aid
In fact, statistics reveal that ninety-five percent of patients are able to leave the center on the very same day and begin light activity almost right away. Large dressings or cumbersome bandages are not needed, as a small ESINY band-aid is all that is applied. This means no overnight hospitalisation and no extended period of recovery to disrupt daily routines.
Skip General Anesthesia
The process is also designed with patient comfort in mind, usually involving the use of local anaesthesia and light sedation. General anaesthesia remains available if certain cases require it, but many patients are pleasantly surprised that it is unnecessary for their treatment.
A Solution For Every Stage
Endoscopic spine treatment is not limited to one type of patient but instead supports individuals across every stage of their journey, whether they are seeking relief for the first time, re-evaluating after a previous surgical attempt, or pursuing an alternative when injections have not brought lasting benefit. With more than 30,000 patients already experiencing improved lives, this approach has become a powerful solution.
The Go-To For Other Spine Doctors
Within the professional medical community, that trust is echoed by the choices of spine surgeons themselves. Over 40 practicing spine surgeons have sought treatment with our experts, underscoring why our team is regarded as the surgeon’s surgeon in endoscopic spine care.
What We Treat
Meet Your Team
At ESINY, being recognized as a leader in endoscopic spine treatment is the direct result of the proven expertise and numerous accolades earned by our award-winning team of neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons. Each procedure is deliberately designed to address the underlying cause of spinal pain with remarkable accuracy, often translating into longer-lasting relief, lower complication rates, and faster recovery compared with conventional surgeries or repetitive injections. Every patient under our care receives the benefit of treatments that combine medical innovation, clinical precision, and unmatched efficiency, all with the goal of renewing their overall quality of life.
What To Expect
During the consultation process, we take great care to understand your situation by discussing your current symptoms and reviewing any treatments you may have already tried. If our evaluation shows that you are a suitable candidate, we will guide you step by step through the procedure so that you know exactly what will take place.
Endoscopic spine treatment is widely considered the most minimally invasive spinal surgery that requires an incision. Thanks to its advanced method, patients generally recover much more quickly compared with traditional surgical options, with fewer complications and reduced side effects. In most situations, local anesthesia is sufficient, and patients are able to safely return home the very same day.
Once the procedure has been completed, your ESINY physician will follow up with you directly within the first week to review your recovery, answer questions, and provide ongoing support as needed.
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