Russell Surasky, MD, ABPM, is a double board-certified neurologist, being board-certified by the American Board of Neurology/Psychiatry as well as by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He is the only physician in New York having this combination of qualifications.

Dr. Surasky attended medical school at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received honours in multiple specialties including psychiatry, family practice and surgery. He completed his internship in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Queens Hospital Center and his residency in neurology at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Surasky holds additional certifications in advanced pain medicine procedures, including joint injections and nerve blocks. His primary focus in practice is the diagnosis and management of painful musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. This includes treatment of pain due to spinal and joint conditions, neuropathies and chronic headaches

A major portion of his practice is devoted to consulting on difficult and unusual cases for other physicians and surgeons. Dr. Surasky maintains hospital privileges at North Shore University Hospital of Manhasset as well as Long Island Jewish Hospital in New Hyde Park. Actively involved in the medical community, Dr. Surasky is a member of several professional organizations, including: American Academy of Neurology, the American Society of Addiction Medicine and the Nassau County Medical Society.