Ahmad Latefi, DO

Board certifications
- Neurological Surgery - Amr Osteopathic Brd of Surgery / Neurological
Administrative titles
- Director - Spinal Neurosurgery of Neurosurgery - General Neurosurgery, North Shore University Hospital
Academic titles
- Assistant Professor, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Education
- Univ of Medicine/Dentistry New Jersey - DO Degree
Residencies
- North Shore University Hospital
- St Barnabas Medical Center
Internships
- Drexel University College of Medicine
- UMDNJ School of Osteopathic Medicine - GME
Fellowships
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Affiliations
- Glen Cove Hospital
- Huntington Hospital
- Lenox Hill Hospital
- Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center
- Long Island Jewish Valley Stream
- North Shore University Hospital
- Plainview Hospital
- South Shore University Hospital
- Syosset Hospital
- Northwell Health Neuroscience Institute

brain neoplasms - low back pain - spinal cord diseases - traumatic brain injury - adult scoliosis surgery - brain and spine tumors - brain tumor evaluation - robotic and endoscopic spinal surgery - scoliosis, unspecified - sciatica - spinal disorders - brain tumors

Spanish, Farsi, Italian, English

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Patient comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Comments are displayed in their entirety and are anonymous for patient privacy.

01/28/2021

"Dr. Latefi is the best doctor I have ever seen!"

12/18/2020

"Dr. Latefi is a very down to earth, respectful physician..."

11/24/2020

"He IS the best!!!"

11/17/2020

"Explained what my medical problem was and what was going to take place - surgery wise."

11/04/2020

"Dr. Latefi is the best!"

08/31/2020

"Very pleased."

08/24/2020

"My doc rocks! and the PA as well."

02/25/2020

"Have already recommended to friends & family."

12/19/2019

"Dr. Latefi was excellent. He is very confident and charismatic and made me understand exactly what his opinion was and exactly what was (in his opinion) the best course of treatment for me at this time. He made me feel taken care of and he calmed me down and I felt secure and confident in his care."

12/10/2019

"Very good experience dealing with Dr. Latefi."

12/02/2019

"Dr. Latefi is excellent!"

09/12/2019

"very nice"

08/30/2019

"Dr. Latefi & the PA Kim are both very attentive & comforting."

06/27/2019

"Dr. Latefi was easy to talk with. He has a great sense of humor and showed tremendous compassion before and after my C. spine surgery. He has made my life easier."

05/13/2019

"Would recommend the care provider to family & friends."

04/23/2019

"I am very happy with the care provider ask me for my concerns and worries."

04/17/2019

"The staff at Northwell Neurosurgery @ Lynbrook are all very kind, patient and super helpful. They're like family, very caring. Thank you for providing the best healthcare! Dr. Latefi is the best, knowledgeable, caring, friendly and I know I'm in good hands."

03/25/2019

"Service providers did an excellent job."

02/24/2019

"I AM DEFINITELY TELLING EVERYONE ABOUT DR. AHMAD LATEFI, DO, ESPECIALLY MY CHIEF SURGEON AT NORTHWELL WHO REFERRED ME TO DR. LATEFI. I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS DOCTOR! HE IS EVERYTHING A DOCTOR/SURGEON SHOULD BE. HE SHOULD BE CHERISHED BY NORTHWELL HEALTH!"

02/23/2019

"very good experience for a serious problem"

"very easy to recommend, best neurosurgeon for anyone that needs complex neurosurgery, Dr. Latefi is the Dr."

02/15/2019

"I was shown test results and given correlation to my pain and condition. An explanation of surgery and likely outcomes was specified with anticipated follow up schedule."

11/30/2018

"I am very satisfied with the service and treatment I received!!!"

11/05/2018

"Highly recommend."

08/21/2018

"It would be helpful to get an information sheet on what to expect "post op". As an example, it would have been helpful for me to know about the side effects of the pain medication."

08/02/2018

"Dr. Latefi is a very caring doctor."

07/22/2018

"Been a pt of Latefi for 5 years. I trust him w/my LIFE. I was so sick I almost died & he saved my life."

07/10/2018

06/29/2018

"Fantastic surgeon who went out of his way to accommodate to my needs. I am very grateful for his hard work & going above & beyond."

06/13/2018

"Dr. Latefi, you are a great man and a great surgeon. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your golden hands & knowledge. I feel blessed that you were the one God choose to heal me. The best 100 %."

05/31/2018

"Terrific doctor."

05/29/2018

"dr Latefi is the MAN"

"Dr Latefi is like no other doctor, he is truly amazing. He has set a standard that noone can compare to. Dr Latefi has gone above and beyond for me. I'm forever grateful to have such an amazing surgeon."

05/05/2018

"I am very satisfied with Dr. Latefi!"

03/04/2018

"Dr Latefi is like no other Dr I've been to. He is compassionate and is always willing to help me. I've never met any doctor as great as him. I truly owe Dr latefi my life, he has restored my hope for a better future."

02/24/2018

"Dr. Latefi, I would highly recommend him to all. Did a wonderful surgery on my back. GOD BLESS THEM!!"

02/23/2018

"Dr. Latefi is a very knowledgable physician. He takes his time and explains things in laymen's terms"

02/19/2018

"dr Latefi is an excellent and caring provider"

01/17/2018

"Great physician."

12/19/2017

"Good. To the best -"

12/18/2017

"Doctor Latefi and his NP, Eileen are always concerned for my care and have been professional and courteous. They take the time to make sure my needs were met and that I am getting everything I need to heal after my surgery. I will definitely recommend the entire practice as they are fantastic!"

11/29/2017

"Excellent care by physician."

11/22/2017

"Very thorough explained everything carefully - pleasant."

11/05/2017

"I will highly recommend Dr. Latefi"

10/27/2017

"Love him."

09/13/2017

"felt very st ease with Dr Latefi."

08/28/2017

"very satisfied with the service"

08/21/2017

"Very pleased with everything."

08/07/2017

"Dr. Latefi is magnificent. He is highly skilled, highly compassionate and accessible."

08/05/2017

"Good."

07/16/2017

"Everyday, in my mind, I thank Dr. Latefi for his competence and my positive surgical outcome. I highly recommend him and have already referred others."

05/27/2017

"Dr latefi is a one of a kind doctor. he is truly amazing and treated me with the utmost respect. He help me when so many other doctors told me the couldn't do anything for me. I will forever be grateful to him"

05/20/2017

"Dr. Latefi is a gifted surgeon. He takes all the time necessary at each visit to address my questions and concerns. He is reassuring. I have the utmost confidence in him."

03/14/2017

"I had very good experience."

02/22/2017

"Dr. Latefi was very thorough, caring and down to earth in his explanation of my condition and evaluation, recommendation for treatment. Truly amazing provider. I am ever thankful."

02/08/2017

"wonderful surgeon"

01/25/2017

"I found Dr. Latefi an excellent doctor & would recommend him to anyone."

01/17/2017

"Very happy with Dr. Latefi and his care - especially the way he respects my opinion."

12/30/2016

"#10. I recommend other people."

10/22/2016

"Dr Latefi is excellent. I have had bad luck with my cervical spine and two surgeries and I completely trust him"

08/23/2016

"Very good."

08/15/2016

"I would recommend this provider to anyone."

07/11/2016

"Dr. Latefi addressed my concerns and gave me the peace of mind I needed because he was able to lay out different options of possible treatments."

05/19/2016

"great!"

01/29/2016

"Excellent services, adorable staff and hospitable."

12/11/2015

"Good experience, by having good advice towards my medical problems."

11/13/2015

09/03/2015

"Very good doctor and very good care."

08/10/2015

01/08/2015

"Dr. Latefi is remarkable, wonderful man as well as very skilled and he cares."

12/26/2014

"Dr. Latefi is very good surgeon: I have my wife going to him."

10/24/2014

"All are good."

08/14/2014

"There were no PA or NA during my 2 visits with Dr. Latefi. He came fully recommended. Made me feel at ease during my 2 visits with him."

08/13/2014

05/01/2014

04/21/2014

04/11/2014

"The best doctor ever."

03/27/2014

"Took time to explain procedure."

03/26/2014

"Very good in every follow up care and decisions."

03/21/2014

"No complaints."

02/26/2014

"All good and beneficial experience."

02/13/2014

"Again Dr. Latefi is one of the very best. Trust his opinions & skill."

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