Orthopedic Surgeon Long Island: Valley Stream Practice

It used to be that if you wanted a top-tier orthopedic surgeon on Long Island, you made the trek into Manhattan. It involved driving through traffic, wrestling for a parking space, and giving up half your day for a 20-minute chat. But world-class orthopedic care is now mere blocks away for Valley Stream and the surrounding Nassau County community.

At Comprehensive Orthopedic & Spine Care, our Valley Stream location isn’t just a satellite office; it’s an all-out orthopedic-centered space. Under the leadership of Dr. Joseph E. Weinstein and Dr. Carlos Castro, we offer university-level expertise in spine, knee, and shoulder surgery right here in your community. If you hurt your knee at Hendrickson Park or suffer chronic back pain from your commute — well, you don’t need to traverse a bridge for relief.

Why Valley Stream Residents Choose Us

When you’re hurting, convenience is important. But quality matters more. We offer both.

1. Manhattan Expertise, Long Island Convenience

Dr. Weinstein completed his training at the top-ranked Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). Dr. Castro has had international experience in complex spine surgery. When you have a Valley Stream orthopedic surgeon with this kind of training, you’ll receive cutting-edge minimally invasive techniques without any city schlep.

2. Comprehensive Care Under One Roof

We do not just treat “parts” — we treat people. Our services encompass the gamut of musculoskeletal care:

• Spine: Herniated discs, sciatica, lumbar spinal stenosis.
• Knee: Tears of the meniscus, injury to the A.C.L., and arthritis.
• Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Tears, Labral Repairs, Impingement.
• Trauma: fractures and sports injuries.

3. Advanced Diagnostics On-Site

You no longer need to see one doctor, visit an imaging center, and then maybe a specialist. Our valley stream location is your detour for diagnostic services on the road from “it hurts” to “it's handled.”

Conditions We Treat at Valley Stream

Life in Long Island enables us to lead the active life we want, but it does have its share of wear and tear. Some common conditions we treat include:

The "Commuter's Back"

Driving the LIE for years or sitting on the LIRR can take a toll on your lumbar spine. We do specialize in the treatment of low back pain, sciatica, as well as neck stiffness from long-term sitting and poor ergonomics.

Weekend Warrior Injuries

From softball leagues to golf courses, Long Islanders get around. We frequently treat:

• Meniscus tears from tennis or pickleball.
• Rotator cuff injuries from golf or overhead work.
• ACL tears in high school and amateur athletes.

Age-Related Joint Pain

You don’t need to hit the brakes just because of a date on the calendar. We offer leading solutions for knee, hip, and shoulder osteoarthritis -from gel injection to total joint replacement.

Our Approach: Conservative First

Just because you’re meeting with a surgeon doesn’t mean you need surgery. In fact, most of our Valley Stream patients respond to non-surgical treatments.

Dr. Weinstein and Dr. Castro adhere to a ladder of care:

1. Diagnosis: Pinpointing the exact cause.
2. Nonoperative: Physical therapy, NSAIDs, bracing.
3. Interventional Pain Management: Epidural steroid injections or nerve blocks to interrupt the pain cycle.
4. Surgery: Only as a last resort, with minimally invasive techniques that speed healing.

Meet Your Doctors

Dr. Joseph E. Weinstein, DO

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon D Weinstein is patient-oriented! He explains your MRI, discusses goals, and develops a plan that works with your life. And his mastery of arthroscopic surgery translates to less invasive procedures — and quicker postsurgery recoveries — for knee and shoulder reconstructions.

Dr. Carlos Castro, MD

Dr. Castro is a leading spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery. He offers sparing surgeries for conditions like spinal stenosis and scoliosis that involve maintaining muscle to minimize postoperative pain. He speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese fluently and is proud to provide culturally-sensitive care to the diverse Valley Stream community.