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  • Neurology, Internal Medicine, Epileptology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 42 years of experience
  • North Suffolk Neurology Commack NY 6080 Jericho Tpke, Commack, NY 11725
  • (631) 364-9119

Brief Intro

Dr. Alan B. Ettinger, MD, MBA, FAAN, FAES is a nationally-known Epilepsy and Seizure Specialist who has been devoted to helping individuals with seizures and related disorders. He is the new Medical Director at United Diagnostics (EEG services), Vice President of Operations at United Medical Monitoring (intraoperative neuromonitoring) and the new epilepsy consultant at North Suffolk Neurology in Commack, NY. His practice at North Suffolk Neurology is a full-service Neurology, Headache Medicine, and Sleep Medicine practice with highly specialized providers who treat neurological disorders for Migraines, Multiple Sclerosis, and Epilepsy and Seizures for both children and adults.Our mission is to provide personalized, high-quality care on an as-needed or preventative basis. We offer state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive, compassionate care to our patients and their families. We have created a practice that we believe in and choose for our own family members.CredentialsHe is a former Professor in the Department of Clinical Neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He has performed major research related to advancing the quality of life of persons grappling with epilepsy.Dr. Ettinger has directed national and regional epilepsy symposia. He has published widely in peer-review journals on depression, psychotropic properties of antiepileptic drugs, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, and has edited journal supplements and six textbooks. Among them is book for the lay public entitled “The Essential Patient Handbook: Getting the Health Care You Need – From Doctors Who Know” (Ettinger AB, Weisbrot DM. Demos), a guide for teaching patients to advocate for their needs when meeting with the physician.Dr. Ettinger provides education to physicians, by delivering grand rounds presentations at major medical centers, as a consultant in epilepsy, and as the lead author of textbooks commonly utilized by healthcare practitioners including “Neurologic Differential Diagnosis (Cambridge University Press 2014) and “Synopsis of Neurology, Psychiatry and Related Systemic Disorders” (Cambridge University Press 2019).

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Boston University School Of Medicine - 1983

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hebrew

Location & Hours

  • North Suffolk Neurology Commack NY
  • 6080 Jericho Tpke, Commack, NY 11725
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Internal Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Epileptology
  • Headache Medicine
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Conditions Addressed

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Dementia
  • Epilepsy
  • Hemorrhagic stroke
  • Insomnia
  • Intracranial Injury
  • Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Tension Headache
  • Transient Cerebral Ischemia
  • Viral Meningitis
  • Headache Medicine
  • Headache Pain
  • Stress Management
  • Anxiety
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Chronic Muscle Tightness
  • Ear infection
  • Sinusitis
  • Dehydration
  • Panic Disorder
  • Cluster Headache
  • Meningitis
  • Inflammation - Acute and chronic
  • Brain Injury
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases
  • Huntington’s Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Tumor
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
  • Memory issues
  • Nerve Injury
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Narcolepsy
  • Seizure
  • Muscle Pain
  • Nerve Pain
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Spasticity
  • Cervical Dystonia
  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT)
  • Myopathy
  • Blepharospasm
  • Polymyositis
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Concussion
  • Post-Concussion Syndrome
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Procedures Performed

  • Neurological Testing
  • Neuroanalysis
  • Neurodiagnostic Testing
  • Neurological Rehabilitation Services
  • Neurological retraining
  • Sleep and EEG Testing
  • Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances
  • Sleep Study
  • Snoring/Sleep Disorder Surgery
  • Multiple Sleep Latency Test
  • Psychopharmacological services
  • Medication Evaluation
  • Medication management
  • Medication Refills
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
  • Airway Screening
  • Alternatives to CPAP
  • MRI
  • CT Scan Procedure
  • Trigger point injection
  • Nerve Blocks
  • Laser Therapy
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • HealthSmart
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MVP Health Care
  • MagnaCare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Prime Healthcare
  • AIG
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Meritain Health
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • Travelers
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • EmblemHealth
  • Nationwide
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Medicare
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • ACE
  • Level
  • 1199SEIU
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Oscar Health Insurance
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  • Urology 87
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