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Andrew A. Merola, MD Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Andrew A. Merola, MD

Dr. Merola focuses on personal care with unhurried appointments, prompt access, direct physician communication, and hands-on coordination across every step of treatment. He does not rely on physician extenders. Every patient meets with Dr. Merola directly, in person.

Castle Connolly recognized Dr. Merola as a 2026 Top Doctor, a distinction the organization says is based on peer nomination and vetting. Castle Connolly's 2026 recognition notice places its Top Doctors among seven percent of U.S. physicians.

From conservative therapies to complex spinal reconstruction, Dr. Merola's expertise spans the full spectrum of spine health, including scoliosis, spinal deformity, degenerative conditions, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Clinically, Dr. Merola has served as an attending orthopaedic surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian / Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital, and SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He is widely recognized for his operative and nonoperative management of complex spinal deformity, scoliosis, and reconstructive spine surgery.

His academic career includes appointments as Assistant and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Clinical Assistant Professor at New York Medical College, and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. In each role he mentors residents and medical students, emphasizing the integration of research, technical mastery, and compassionate care.

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