Conditions We Treat

  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Anaplastic Tumors
  • Aneurysms of the Brain
  • Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)
  • Astrocytoma
  • Back Pain
  • Brain Lymphoma
  • Brain Tumors
  • Carcinomatous Meningitis
  • Carotid Stenosis
  • Cerebral Aneurysm
  • Cerebrovascular Diseases
  • Cervical Facet
  • Chiari Malformation
  • Chronic Pain
  • CNS Lymphoma
  • Degenerative Scoliosis
  • Dystonia
  • Ependymoma
  • Essential Tremor
  • Facial Pain (Neuralgia)
  • Failed Back Syndrome
  • Ganglion Impar
  • Glioblastoma
  • Glioma
  • Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia Conditions
  • Hemifacial Spasm
  • Herniated Discs
  • High-Grade Tumors
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Leptomeningeal Carcinomatosis
  • Lymphomatous Meningitis
  • Medulloblastoma
  • Meningiomas
  • Mesial Temporal Sclerosis
  • Metastatic Tumors
  • Movement Disorders
  • Moyamoya Disease
  • Neck Pain
  • Neoplastic Meningitis
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)
  • Occipital Neuralgia
  • Oligodendroglioma
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Phantom Limb Pain
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Pituitary Tumor
  • Post-Stroke Pain
  • Postherpetic Neuralgia
  • Schwannoma
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Seizure Disorder
  • Spasticity
  • Spina Bifida
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Instability
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spinal Tumor
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Stroke
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
  • Subdural Hematoma
  • Syringomyelia
  • Thoracic Facet
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Tremor
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia

The Founder of NYSI Alexandre B. de Moura, MD, FAAOS

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Trusted by Patients and Peers

Patients know him for his empathy and confidence. Physicians refer to him for his judgment and results. Dr. de Moura has built his reputation on trust, precision, and outcomes that truly change lives.

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Early Inspiration

Dr. de Moura's path began with his father—a pioneering orthopedic surgeon whose legacy deeply shaped his passion for spinal care. From a young age, he witnessed how expert hands and compassionate care could transform lives, setting the foundation for a lifelong mission.

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World-Class Training

Dr. de Moura received elite surgical training at some of the nation's top institutions, gaining the technical skill and clinical insight needed to treat the most complex spinal conditions. His background combines academic excellence with hands-on expertise.

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Founding NYSI

In 2000, Dr. de Moura founded New York Spine Institute to bring comprehensive, multi-specialty care under one roof. His vision was clear: make world-class spine care accessible, coordinated, and deeply patient-focused.

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20+ Years of Experience

With over two decades of specialized practice, Dr. de Moura has performed thousands of procedures and guided countless patients through recovery. His deep experience allows him to deliver not just treatment—but true transformation.

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Specialist in Complex Spine Conditions

From scoliosis to spinal deformities and degenerative disorders, Dr. de Moura is known for handling the cases others refer out. He's not just a surgeon—he's a problem solver, often sought out when options feel limited.

Treatments We Offer

  • ALIF: Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
  • Aneurysm Clipping
  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
  • Artificial Disc Arthroplasty
  • Awake Craniotomy and Functional Mapping
  • AxiaLIF® (Axial Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
  • Brain Aneurysm Treatment
  • Burr Hole Drainage
  • Caudal ESI
  • Cerebro- and Endovascular Neurosurgery
  • Cervical Interlaminar ESI
  • Cervical Posterior Foraminotomy
  • Coil Embolization for Brain Aneurysms
  • Complex and Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgeries
  • Computer-Assisted Craniotomy
  • Corpus Callosotomy
  • Craniotomy for Meningioma
  • Craniotomy for subdural grids, strips, depth-electrodes
  • Craniotomy for Subdural Hematoma
  • Craniotomy for Tumor
  • Cyberknife
  • Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery
  • Discectomy Surgery Procedure
  • Dorsal Column Stimulation
  • Embolization for Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
  • Extratemporal Cortical Resection
  • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
  • Gamma Knife® Thalamotomy
  • Herniated Disc Treatments
  • Hip IA injection
  • Hip Bursa Injection
  • Image Guided Spine Surgery
  • Knee Genicular Block and RFA
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Laminectomy
  • Lumbar Disc Microsurgery
  • Lumbar Facet IA Injection
  • Lumbar Facet Medial Branch Block
  • Lumbar Interlaminar ESI
  • Lumbar Fusion
  • Lumbar RFA
  • Lumbar Selective Nerve Root Block
  • Lumbar Spinous Process Plating
  • Lumbar Transforaminal ESI
  • Medial Branch Block
  • Micro Endoscopic Discectomy
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Microneurosurgical Techniques
  • Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Mobi-C Cervical Disc Replacement
  • Motor Cortex Stimulation (MCS)
  • Neck Pain Treatment
  • Neuroendovascular Surgery
  • Neuropace RNS System
  • Neurostimulation
  • Novalis Stereotactic Radiosurgery
  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
  • Piriformis Injection
  • Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
  • Prestige Cervical Disc
  • Resection of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
  • Sacroiliac Joint Steroid Injection
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation
  • Spinal Fusion PLIF
  • Stereotactic Biopsy
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
  • Suboccipital Craniectomy for Acoustic Neuroma
  • Surgical Clipping
  • Temporal lobectomy/ Amygdalohippocampectomy
  • TLIF: Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
  • Transsphenoidal Surgery for Tumor
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatments
  • Vagal Nerve Stimulation
  • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt for Hydrocephalus
  • XLIF® Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
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What Our Patients Have To Say Real Patient Testimonials

Dr. Roberts is the BEST and that’s my personal opinion. He is very hands on, compassion and understanding. I highly recommend his services.

—Anna Thomas

I worked with Dr. Macagnau and he was amazing! Extremely friendly and funny to match his knowledge and guidance with my injury. The rest of the staff was no different, I would high...

I worked with Dr. Macagnau and he was amazing! Extremely friendly and funny to match his knowledge and guidance with my injury. The rest of the staff was no different, I would highly recommend them to anyone with back issues.

—Juan Rolon

“If I can help one person and say you’ll make it through this, go to them, they will help you. I would help you to let you see what it is like on the other side of the fence when s...

“If I can help one person and say you’ll make it through this, go to them, they will help you. I would help you to let you see what it is like on the other side of the fence when someone goes through so much injury and trauma and then in turn, feels like I do. If you can just meet one doctor, please meet Dr. de Moura.”

—Annette

“I was having severe chronic back pain daily. This went on for almost fifteen years. As soon as I met Dr. Macagno I said, “that’s the guy.” I eventually had a spinal fusion L4/5 an...

“I was having severe chronic back pain daily. This went on for almost fifteen years. As soon as I met Dr. Macagno I said, “that’s the guy.” I eventually had a spinal fusion L4/5 and S1. This was a ten-hour procedure. I exceeded both Dr. Macagno and the hospital staff expectations. Instead of walking a few steps, I easily walked the full length of the hospital halls and climbed stairs almost immediately after surgery. I am so happy to have met Dr. Macagno. I sing his praises every day and I always post on social media about how amazing I am doing every year on the anniversary of my surgery.”

—Gregg

“My reason for writing to you is to express my appreciation for the concern and encouragement you gave me following my surgery. Your visits to me early in the morning and your care...

“My reason for writing to you is to express my appreciation for the concern and encouragement you gave me following my surgery. Your visits to me early in the morning and your careful supervision of my recovery were a strong indication of the genuine concern you have for me. During my later years, I’ve had numerous associations with doctors and a variety of experiences. I can honestly say that I could not have received better treatment than I received from you.”

—L.B.

“Please accept my sincere gratitude for helping me overcome a very serious back problem that I’d had for many years. You were highly recommended to me, and you certainly lived up t...

“Please accept my sincere gratitude for helping me overcome a very serious back problem that I’d had for many years. You were highly recommended to me, and you certainly lived up to your reputation. My friend was right: You’re very good at what you do. Thanks again, and although you’re a very nice man, I hope never to have to see you again.”

—J.B.

“I want to thank you from my heart for all you’ve done for me at such a difficult time in my life. You gave me your time and your confident recommendation, and you even offered to ...

“I want to thank you from my heart for all you’ve done for me at such a difficult time in my life. You gave me your time and your confident recommendation, and you even offered to be at my side if and when surgery becomes necessary. You are a fine physician giving to those in need.”

—K.F.

“Dr. Macagno is the Best doctor! Professional and compassionate. Honest and knowledgeable. Worth every star and about 10 more!!!”

—M.C.

“Dr. Alexandre de Moura and New York Spine Institute are absolutely wonderful! I have personally seen the level of personal care and dedication when one of my seriously injured cli...

“Dr. Alexandre de Moura and New York Spine Institute are absolutely wonderful! I have personally seen the level of personal care and dedication when one of my seriously injured clients was treated there (I am a personal injury attorney). He had a terrific recovery and I credit Dr. de Moura and his staff with that.”

—A.Z.

Dr.v is a great doctor !!! From day one he has accessed and managed my pain while acknowledging me not only as his patient but as a person as well. Every Dr office should have a...

Dr.v is a great doctor !!! From day one he has accessed and managed my pain while acknowledging me not only as his patient but as a person as well. Every Dr office should have a Dr. V and the world for patients with pain would be a much better place. I haven’t had a Dr this great since Dr de Mourra who did my surgery In 2013. Thank you Dr de Mourra for referring me to a pain management dr who really cares for my needs as his patient. It has been a tough road . I can now honestly say the road I travel now as a pain patient is much smoother and manageable. Thank you Dr v and NYU.

—Chrissy

—Eleanor Morgan

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