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Dr. Christopher Frendo, DO

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Christopher Frendo, DO
4.5 (61 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Frendo, DO is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Commack, NY.
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Dr. Christopher Frendo, DO

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 51
Commack, NY
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Frendo, DO is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Commack, NY.

About

Dr. Frendo graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at Memorial Hospital.Dr. Christopher Frendo, DO is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Commack, NY and has 25 years experience. Dr. Frendo currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Catherine of Siena Hospital. Dr. Frendo has experience treating conditions like Lumbar Spine Fracture, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Herniated Disc among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Frendo received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 61 times. Dr. Frendo's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Frendo also speaks Spanish. Dr. Frendo is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lumbar Spine Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Back Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Hip Tendinitis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Neuroplasty
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adult Scoliosis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthritis of the Spine
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Disc Degeneration
Cervical Discitis
Cervical Herniated Disc
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 Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Kyphosis
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Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbosacral Plexopathy
Meniscus Tear
Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Pain
Neck Sprain
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Scheuermann's Disease
Scleroderma
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Compression Fracture
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Instability
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylarthropathy
Spondylosis
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
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
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Kyphoplasty
Kyphosis Surgery
Laminectomy
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
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
Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Total Disc Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Vertebroplasty
X Stop® Interspinous Process Decompression System
XLIF® (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) Procedure

Insurance Accepted

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  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
    Passage HMO
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    Liberty
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    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    National Blue High Performance Network
    Connection Blue High Performance Network
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Empire Hospital
  • Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Select
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
  • HIP Prime HMO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Long Island Spine Specialists
    763 Larkfield Rd Fl 2FL2, 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 Long Island Spine Specialists
    400 Montauk Hwy Ste 102, West Islip, NY 11795
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 462-2225
  3. 3 Long Island Spine Specialists
    887 Old Country Rd Ste D, Riverhead, NY 11901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 462-2225
  4. 4 West Hempstead Office
    565 Hempstead Tpke, West Hempstead, NY 11552
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Frendo
4.5
Based on 61 Reviews
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Oct 28, 2024
Friendly staff, nice facility, reasonable scheduling. Dr Friendo, is an engaging knowledgeable and thorough Orthopedic Dr. He explained all of my options In highly recommended.
Richard Rizzuti — Oct 28, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • John Hopkins University
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Memorial Hospital
    2004
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Frendo, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Frendo's profile.

Dr. Frendo frequently treats the following conditions: Lumbar Spine Fracture, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Herniated Disc. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Frendo, DO is affiliated with St. Catherine of Siena Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Frendo, DO holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Catherine of Siena Hospital

    50 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY