Alexandre B. de Moura, M.D., FAAOS

Dr. de Moura is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon and the founder of the New York Spine Institute (NYSI), located in Westbury, New York. With advanced training in both orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgery, Dr. de Moura has dedicated his career to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals suffering from complex spinal conditions.
A second-generation orthopedic surgeon, Dr. de Moura developed an early interest in the field, inspired by his father’s work. He earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School, completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Temple University Medical Center, and pursued a fellowship in orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center. In 1996, he returned to Long Island, bringing with him extensive experience from handling complex cases at leading orthopedic facilities.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. de Moura serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU School of Medicine and holds hospital affiliations with NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases at NYU Langone Medical Center. He is also the director of orthopedic surgery at Mercy Medical Center, a member of Catholic Health Services.
Dr. de Moura is a member of several professional organizations, including the North American Spine Society, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the New York Medical Society. He is fluent in English, Italian, French, Portuguese, and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.
Known for his compassionate approach to care, Dr. de Moura takes the time to understand each patient’s unique situation, thoroughly explains their condition and treatment options, and provides personalized follow-up to ensure optimal recovery.

Specialties

• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

  • Spinal Fusion
  • Laminectomy
  • Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty
  • Tumor & Mass Resection
  • Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (Revision surgery)

• Cervical Surgery

  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)
  • Anterior Cervical Corpectomy
  • Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement (PCDA)
  • Multi-level Cervical Disc Replacement
  • Total Disc Replacement

• Lumbar Surgery

  • ALIF: Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
  • XLIF: Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
  • Lumbar Interbody Fusion (BiLIF)
  • Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)
  • Lumbar Discectomy
  • Lumbar Microdiscectomy
  • Lumbar Disc Microsurgery