Dr. Salvatore Palumbo

Dr. Salvatore Palumbo

Chief of Neurosurgery at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Dr. Salvatore Palumbo, FACS, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and spine specialist on Long Island, currently serving as Chief of the Department of Neurosurgery at Good Samaritan University Hospital (GSUH) in West Islip. He holds the additional role of Director of Neurotrauma at GSUH and, in 2027, will mark 25 years of service at this award-winning teaching hospital. He also serves as Chief of Neurosurgery at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bethpage.

Over the course of his career, Dr. Palumbo has built his practice around treating patients with complex neurological and spinal conditions, and he is recognized for his clinical expertise both on Long Island and across the country.

Medical Services

Salvatore Palumbo, MD, is known for a patient-first philosophy that unites advanced surgical techniques with individualized care plans designed to produce optimal outcomes for every patient he sees. He approaches each case with careful attention, taking time to thoroughly evaluate each patient's condition and determine the most effective, least invasive treatment available. His goal extends beyond pain relief to include restoring function, mobility, and overall quality of life.

Palumbo has helped thousands of patients on Long Island find relief from conditions affecting the spine, neck, brain, and peripheral nerves. He performs a wide variety of intracranial and complex spinal surgeries and holds specialized expertise in spinal reconstruction for both degenerative and traumatic spinal disorders.

He is also highly experienced in the treatment of intracranial tumors and other forms of neuropathology. His surgical range covers minimally invasive microdiscectomies as well as multi-level instrumental spinal restabilization procedures.

The neurosurgical conditions that Dr. Salvatore diagnoses and treats include back and leg pain, arm and neck pain, sciatica, herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, compression fractures, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal and brain tumors, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

A Top Neurosurgeon

Dr. Salvatore Palumbo has earned numerous professional honors throughout his career, including recognition as a Top Doctor in America and on Long Island. During his time practicing in Pennsylvania, he also received the Outstanding Physicians Award and other professional recognitions.

While these honors reflect his standing in the field, Salvatore considers the experiences and outcomes of his patients his most significant measure of success. One patient earlier this year described him as a "hero." Another shared these words about the care his father received: "Dr. Palumbo took care of my father when he was in a bike accident. My dad is a surgeon, and Dr. Palumbo was his first and only call. He's the best!!! I would recommend him to anyone who is suffering from any type of pain!"

A patient who had lived with chronic pain for many years offered this account of his care: "Where do I start? I've been dealing with multiple herniated discs in my neck for over 20 years with consistent pain. I've been living off of epidural injections and nerve blocks for most of those years. After 2 unsuccessful back fusions, I swore I would never get my neck fused. It got to a point after 3 epidural shots in the past year with unlivable pain and compressed nerves that I got it done. Thank god I didn't use my orthopedic surgeon and was recommended to Dr. Palumbo! I'm 2 months out of surgery and pain-free in my neck! Every visit was never a rush; he took the time to speak with you about any concerns and had a great bedside manner before and after surgery."

Founding Leader in Multidisciplinary Spine and Brain Care

Dr. Palumbo was one of the founding members of Long Island Brain and Spine and the Interventional Pain Management Group. Long Island Brain and Spine is a multidisciplinary center that unites board-certified neurosurgeons and interventional pain management physicians to provide coordinated, high-quality care for the brain and spine. The center offers a broad range of neurosurgery services covering neck and lower back pain, brain and pituitary tumors, aneurysms, and stroke management.

This collaborative structure enables seamless coordination across specialties, giving patients a more efficient, integrated care experience and access to a wider range of treatment options within a single, unified practice.

An Active Member in the Neurosurgical Community

Palumbo is a Fellow of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, a distinction that reflects his education, training, ethical standards, and professional competence in surgery. He has also been appointed a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and his professional memberships include the North American Spine Society and the New York State and County Medical Societies.

Education

Salvatore Palumbo, MD, earned his undergraduate degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He went on to receive his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed his General Surgery Internship and Neurosurgery Residency at the University of Rochester-Strong Memorial Hospital.

Giving Back

Dr. Salvatore Palumbo's commitment to care extends well beyond his work with individual patients. He has donated to Catholic Health Long Island. This organization serves hundreds of thousands of Long Islanders each year, providing care from the beginning of life through the end of life and supporting people in living their final years with comfort, grace, and dignity. He also regularly donates to Make-A-Wish, an organization that grants life-changing wishes to children living with critical illnesses.

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