Dr. Yigal Samocha, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with over 15 years of experience delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. He specializes in the full spectrum of spinal conditions—from degenerative disc disease and herniations to trauma and deformity—emphasizing conservative treatments whenever possible and offering advanced surgical options, including motion preservation and minimally invasive techniques, when necessary.
Experience
Dr. Samocha earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Westchester Medical Center and advanced fellowship training in spine surgery at the prestigious Texas Back Institute. His career spans both private practice and academic medicine, including nearly a decade as Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedics at New York Medical College.
Expertise
Now a member of the Spine and Brain Coalition of New York, Dr. Samocha continues to blend cutting-edge clinical care with a thoughtful, individualized approach. He has contributed to spine research in collaboration with gait labs and academic centers, and educates both peers and patients through initiatives with the North American Spine Society. He also serves as a remote consultant with Hinge Health, underscoring his dedication to innovative, non-surgical care pathways.
