- Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists PC (ONS)

PAUL J. APOSTOLIDES, MD

Apostolides web portrait 1.jpgMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Reconstructive Spine Surgery
General Neurosurgery

 

 

 


College: Stanford University, Stanford, California, 1982-1986

Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School,
Worcester, Massachusetts, 1987-1991

Internship: General Surgery, Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, 1991-1992

Residency: Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, 1992-1998

Fellowship: Spinal Surgery Fellowship, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix,
Arizona, 1998

Board Certified: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Professional Affiliations:

  • Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgery
  • Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
  • American Academy of Neurological Surgeons
  • Connecticut State Medical Society
  • College of Neurological Surgeons
  • Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
  • North American Spine Society
  • American Medical Association
  • Member of Spine Universe

Awards:

  • New York Magazine Top Doctors 2010, 2011
  • Castle Connolly New York Metro Area Top Docs 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
  • Connecticut Magazine Top Doctors 2009, 2010
  • Greenwich Magazine Top Doctors 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
  • New Canaan Magazine Top Doctors 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
  • Stamford Magazine Top Doctors 2010, 2011, 2012
  • Westport Magazine Top Doctors 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
  • Castle Connolly America's Top Doctor List 2008
  • New York Magazine Best Doctors 2010


INSURANCE PARTICIPATION

Aetna
Golden Rule
NY Government
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare
Workers Compensation

Please note that not all of the plans offered by these companies are accepted.  

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Paul J. Apostolides, M.D.

Dr. Paul Apostolides is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in spine surgery. He has extensive experience in minimally invasive and reconstructive spine surgery including minimally invasive spinal fusion.
 
Dr. Apostolides graduated Stanford University and University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed his residency at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, where he also did his fellowship training. Board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, Apostolides is a well-published and nationally recognized expert in spinal surgery. He served on the North American Spine Society Guidelines Committee, which creates treatment standards for spinal disorders used by spine specialists across the country.
 
Dr. Apostolides believes that surgery is a last choice for treatment of back pain and should be considered only after the cause of a patient’s symptoms has been accurately identified and all non-surgical options have been thoroughly explored. Most episodes of acute back pain will be resolved with rest, activity modifications, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy and a home exercise program. Most patients can avoid future episodes by taking a global approach to their recovery that includes weight and posture control, muscle strengthening, sleeping on a good mattress and not smoking. Patients who have structural problems of their spine or spinal instability, and have not benefited from conservative treatment, are often excellent surgical candidates. Only a very small group of people with back pain in combination with degenerative disc disease will benefit from surgical intervention. The goal of treatment, whether surgical or non-surgical, is to get the patient back to his, or her, normal activity level.

 

Our Mission

ONS is committed to providing excellent orthopaedic and neurosurgical care through integrative knowledge, cooperation among personnel and compassion for our patients. By setting the highest of standards, we can confidently offer patients the best options for the best possible outcomes.

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists PC
6 Greenwich Office Park | 10 Valley Drive | Greenwich, CT 06831
Tel: 203.869.1145 | Fax: 203.869.2170