At ESINY, patients from Brooklyn have access to an award-winning spine surgeon in New York who brings unparalleled expertise and innovation to every procedure. With a trusted medical team dedicated to redefining how spine conditions are treated, you can expect compassionate care that blends precision with advanced technology. Experience the most progressive spine surgery techniques designed for safer results, smaller incisions, and potentially faster recovery, so you can return to your active Brooklyn lifestyle with confidence.
You Deserve the Smallest, Least Invasive Spine Surgery
Endoscopic spine treatment has redefined what patients can expect from spinal surgery. At the Endoscopic Spine Institute of New York, we are dedicated to transforming this experience through innovation, expertise, and compassionate care. With procedures designed to be safer, faster, and more refined, our institute, recognized as the only one of its kind in America, brings together the field’s most accomplished neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons. Our ultimate goal is to restore function, alleviate pain, and give patients a renewed sense of freedom in their daily lives.
Our approach involves creating a tiny incision, typically under one centimeter, and guiding a specialized camera about the size of a pencil eraser to the affected area. This advanced method provides a crystal-clear view of the spine, allowing our team to perform precise treatments that minimize damage to healthy tissues and promote quicker healing. Patients benefit from a streamlined recovery and life-changing outcomes.
Your Precise, Powerful Solution From The Spine Experts
When it comes to your spine, only the most experienced hands will do. Our internationally acclaimed team of neurosurgeons and orthopedic specialists offers unmatched skill in endoscopic spine treatment. With decades of expertise, they’ve been featured at more than 500 medical conferences such as the North American Spine Society and the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. Their contributions include over 300 peer-reviewed journal publications and distinctions like Honorary Membership in the American Academy of Neurological and Orthopedic Surgeons. Every detail of your care is guided by advanced techniques and a commitment to precision medicine.
The Safest Spine Surgery in the World
Endoscopic spine surgery provides one of the highest safety standards available in modern medicine. With an exceptionally low infection rate of 0.001% and significantly less blood loss than other spine procedures, patients experience a smoother, safer recovery. The incision is typically less than 1 cm, and most individuals are able to return to normal routines and work within days rather than weeks. It’s an advanced method that eliminates many of the risks associated with traditional open spine surgeries.
95% Walk Out the Same Day—with Less Pain and Only a Band-Aid
Endoscopic spine surgery helps patients recover quickly and comfortably. Nearly all individuals are able to leave the facility the same day, returning to light activity shortly after. Instead of layers of dressings, patients only need a small ESINY band-aid. There is no hospital stay required, allowing for a much smoother and shorter recovery process.
Say Goodbye To General Anesthesia
Unlike traditional spine surgeries that often depend on general anesthesia, our endoscopic approach can be performed using mild sedation with local anesthesia. Patients remain calm, comfortable, and aware, reducing many of the side effects associated with being fully put to sleep.
Join the 30,000+ Patients Who Have Found Relief
Endoscopic spine treatment welcomes patients at every stage of their journey to pain relief. Whether you’ve already undergone injections, previous surgeries, or are just beginning to explore your options, this advanced technique provides a proven and more direct path toward lasting comfort and recovery.
The Go-To For Other Spine Doctors
Even spine surgeons themselves choose ESINY for care. Having successfully performed procedures on over 40 spine specialists, we have earned a reputation as the experts that other experts trust for endoscopic spine treatment.
What We Treat
Meet Your Team
ESINY stands at the forefront of endoscopic spine treatment, offering patients a truly advanced approach to spine care. The award-winning team takes pride in delivering precise treatments that directly address the root cause of pain and discomfort. By focusing on accuracy and minimizing disruption to healthy tissue, patients often experience longer-lasting results, fewer side effects, and a recovery that feels smoother and quicker than traditional spine surgery or multiple injections.
What To Expect
During a consultation, patients in Brooklyn are given time to express their concerns and describe their symptoms in detail. The ESINY team also reviews any prior treatments that may have been attempted, ensuring every individual’s history is fully considered. Once a patient is identified as a candidate, the procedure and recovery expectations are clearly explained to help them make an informed choice.
Endoscopic spine treatment represents the most minimally invasive surgical option available today, and for many Brooklyn residents, it offers an alternative to traditional spine surgery with significantly less downtime and fewer side effects. Since most procedures are done with only local anesthesia, patients can often return home later that same day with minimal disruption.
After treatment, ESINY physicians personally follow up during the week that follows to check on progress, provide reassurance, and ensure recovery stays on track. This continued care reflects ESINY’s dedication to every Brooklyn patient’s long-term comfort and success.
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
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
Endoscopic spine surgery is one of the most advanced and least invasive techniques available for treating spinal problems. It involves inserting a small camera, known as an endoscope, and delicate surgical tools through an incision roughly the width of a pencil eraser. This allows surgeons to visualize and treat damaged spinal structures with remarkable precision. At ESINY, we take pride in being the only specialized endoscopic spine institute in the United States, providing patients with world-class expertise and innovation.
The benefits are numerous. Endoscopic spine surgery is designed to minimize tissue disruption while targeting the exact source of pain. Because the incision is so small, there is typically less bleeding, reduced postoperative pain, and a significantly faster recovery compared to traditional spine surgery or injections. In most cases, patients can walk shortly after the procedure and return home the same day, resuming normal life much sooner.
Unlike conventional orthopedic spine operations that often require large incisions, muscle cutting, or bone removal, endoscopic spine surgery focuses on precision and preservation. The procedure uses advanced imaging and specialized tools to access the spine through a small portal, sparing surrounding tissues and avoiding hardware like screws or rods. The result is less postoperative discomfort, a quicker return to mobility, and a far shorter recovery timeline.
If you’ve already tried managing your back or neck pain with injections, you understand what it means to seek comfort without committing to major surgery. For many in Brooklyn, endoscopic spine surgery is that next step, offering the same minimally invasive approach but with greater precision and potential for lasting results. This treatment goes beyond temporary pain relief to target the true source of your discomfort, helping you heal from the inside out.
We often see Brooklyn patients who have exhausted their options and are ready for something that actually works. Endoscopic spine surgery gives you that opportunity. It offers the gentleness of an injection with the power of advanced technology to deliver meaningful, long-term relief so you can move freely again and return to your active Brooklyn lifestyle.
Yes, it’s considered very safe when performed by a highly experienced surgical team. In fact, compared to traditional open procedures, it generally carries fewer risks. Patients often experience less blood loss, a lower chance of complications, and a smoother, quicker recovery overall.
That’s something you can choose. Many patients prefer light sedation combined with local anesthesia since it allows them to recover faster and feel more alert afterward. However, if you’re more comfortable being fully asleep during the procedure, we can absolutely accommodate that too.
Most individuals are able to walk out of the clinic the very same day. They can usually resume light activities almost immediately, and if nerve-related pain was present before, such as arm or leg discomfort, it may start to fade right after the procedure. Full recovery tends to be noticeably faster than with open surgical techniques.
Endoscopic techniques can be used to treat a wide range of spine problems, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, and certain types of chronic back pain. Bone spurs and other sources of nerve compression can also be addressed effectively using this advanced technology. Learn more about What We Treat.
Most people describe only mild discomfort after their procedure. Because the incision and tissue disruption are minimal, recovery tends to feel much easier. Patients often don’t require strong pain medication and are pleasantly surprised by how quickly they feel better. Our approach to pain management emphasizes both comfort and efficient healing.
The incision is tiny; less than 1 centimeter, about the size of a pencil eraser. Once it heals, the mark is often barely visible. We close it with a medical-grade adhesive and a custom ESINY dressing that protects the area. The result is a smaller, neater scar than what’s typically seen after open spine surgery.
Endoscopic spine procedures are still relatively new in the United States, though they’ve grown rapidly worldwide. Only a handful of surgeons are trained to perform them at an expert level, which requires specialized tools and extensive experience. ESINY is proud to be the nation’s only dedicated endoscopic spine institute, led by a team of globally trained specialists redefining how spine care is delivered.
You might still be a candidate, even if someone has told you that surgery isn’t possible or that only open surgery could help. Many people in Brooklyn who have tried injections, physical therapy, or other treatments without relief find that they still qualify for a less invasive solution. At ESINY, our team carefully reviews every individual case to determine the best approach for your spine condition.
Through advanced endoscopic techniques, we focus directly on the source of your back, neck, arm, or leg pain while protecting healthy tissue around it. This gentle precision can make recovery smoother and potentially faster, helping Brooklyn patients return to work, family, and the city life they love with renewed comfort and strength.
In many situations, the outcomes can match or even surpass what is typically achieved through open surgery, yet the recovery time is often significantly shorter. This approach provides a highly accurate and careful method of treating spinal issues, giving you the opportunity to return to your normal routine more quickly. Whether the problem lies in your lower back or involves the spinal cord, this advanced surgical technique is centered on improving your spine health and supporting the best possible long-term results.