NEUROSURGERY · BRAIN · SPINE · PERIPHERAL NERVE
Advanced Brain & Spine Care
Dr. Nicholas Post is a board-certified neurosurgeon providing expert surgical care for complex disorders of the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves — with the judgment that comes from more than two decades of experience.
About Dr. Nicholas Post
A graduate of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Post has devoted his career to the surgical treatment of complex neurological conditions. He serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at NYU Langone Medical Center, and previously directed neurosurgical trauma at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center and neuro-oncology & peripheral nerve surgery at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Our Services
Every treatment plan begins with a careful evaluation of your history and imaging. Conservative options are always considered first — and when surgery is the right answer, you are in experienced hands.
Complex Spine Surgery
Spinal Deformity Correction
Evaluation and correction of adult scoliosis and kyphosis, using a collaborative, team-based surgical approach for complex reconstructions
Brain Tumor Surgery
Surgical management of benign and malignant brain tumors, drawing on Dr. Post’s leadership experience in academic neuro-oncology.
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Diagnosis and surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, and other nerve compression and entrapment syndromes.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Management of head trauma and its aftermath, informed by years of service directing neurosurgical trauma at a major medical center.
Independent Evaluations
Expert evaluation and documentation for personal injury, workers’ compensation, and no-fault cases.
Get the Care You Need
Told you need spine or brain surgery? A second opinion brings clarity.
Dr. Post reviews your imaging and history personally, explains every option in plain language, and recommends surgery only when surgery is truly the right answer. Patients throughout Queens, Manhattan, and Long Island trust his experience for their most important medical decisions.
Why Choose Dr. Post
25+ Years of Neurosurgical Experience
A quarter century of clinical practice across academic medical centers and high-acuity trauma programs.
Academic Leadership & Teaching
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at NYU Langone; former director-level roles in trauma and neuro-oncology.
A Collaborative, Safety-First Approach
Complex spinal procedures performed jointly with orthopedic spine surgeons — an approach shown to reduce complications.
Patient-Centered, Personalized Care
Honest conversations, clear explanations of every option, and surgery only when it is truly the right answer.
“Complex spinal surgeries performed as a team by an orthopedic surgeon and neurosurgeon significantly reduce complication rates and improve patient safety.”
— Dr. Nicholas Post, on collaborative spine surgery
Say Goodbye to Pain & Hello to Getting Back to Your Life
Schedule a consultation to review your diagnosis, imaging, and treatment options with Dr. Post.
Patient Education
Spine Health
Do I Need Surgery for a Herniated Disc?
Most herniated discs improve without surgery. Learn the signs that it may be time to see a neurosurgeon
Second Opinions
Why a Second Opinion Matters
Before any major spine or brain procedure, an independent review of your case can change the plan — and the outcome.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Smaller incisions, shorter recoveries — when minimally invasive techniques are (and aren’t) the right choice.