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Laurence Eric Mermelstein

Laurence Eric Mermelstein, MD

5.083 ratings, 6 reviews

Spine Surgery

Catholic Health Physician Partners
Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call 631-486-1650

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Spine Surgery, Commack
  2. Spine Surgery, Ambulatory Care at Riverhead
  3. Spine Surgery, Bay Shore

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of California Hospitals, Spinal Surgery, 1996
  • Residency: Yale New Haven Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995
  • Internship: Yale New Haven Hospital, General Surgery, 1991
  • Medical School: University of Pennsylvania, 1990

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1998

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare PPO
  • American Plan Administrators PPO
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Child Health Plus
  • Anthem Essential Plan 1 & 2
  • Anthem Essential Plan 3 & 4
  • Anthem Medicaid and Individual
  • Anthem Medicare
  • Blue Cross Mcd Hmo
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  • Local
  • Local 1 Bricklayers Magnacare
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  • Local 1199 Emp SJH SEIU
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Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

83 ratings, 6 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2026

    Dr Mermelstein is the type of doctor other physicians should aspire to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2026

    My surgeon was phenomenal. I wouldn't see anyone else.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2026

    Dr Mermelstein is top shelf , compassionate, professional, knowledgeable, and realistic

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2026

    Dr Mermelstein is very thorough, concerned and listens well. Also explains so you understand

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2026

    Dr. Mermelstein was very thorough, and very good explaining what needs to be done to make me feel better. I'm already feeling 100% better From the medication's, he's prescribed, [...]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2026

    The doctor went above and beyond as far as I'm concerned. He not only relieved my pain but found what may be causing it. I'm very thankful for all of the care I was given.