Alexandre B. de Moura, MD, and Timothy T. Roberts, MD, orthopaedic spine surgeons at New York Spine Institute, have been named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors, marking the first time they have received this prestigious designation. According to Castle Connolly, only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are chosen each year as Top Doctors for their specialties in their regions. This recognition underscores the surgeons' clinical excellence and contributions to spinal care.
The two physicians evaluate and treat a broad range of spinal conditions, including degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, high-grade spondylolisthesis, herniated discs, spinal cord compression, vertebral tumors, and adult spine trauma. They perform key procedures such as Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF), Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF), Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF), Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF), pedicle screw fixation, posterior cervical laminectomy and fusion, laminectomy, total disc replacement, and revision surgery.
New York Spine Institute offers comprehensive, on-site diagnostics and treatment options, including advanced digital imaging, post-operative rehabilitation resources, and coordinated multi-specialty care pathways designed to streamline the patient experience from diagnosis through recovery. This integrated approach may reduce treatment times and improve outcomes for patients with complex spinal disorders.
Dr. de Moura received his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School, completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Temple University Hospital, and a fellowship in spine surgery at NYU Medical Center. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the NYU School of Medicine and has authored numerous multi-center clinical trials on lumbar arthrodesis. Dr. Roberts earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine, completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Albany Medical College, and a spine surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU Langone Health and is an expert peer reviewer for prominent publications including Spine and The Spine Journal. Both physicians are board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team. The selection process considers medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories, ensuring that only the most qualified clinicians receive the honor. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected. This announcement is significant for patients seeking top-tier spinal care in the New York region, as it highlights surgeons who have been vetted by their peers and a rigorous research process.
