Dr. Darakchiev’s Story

Dr. Darakchiev’s credentials include:

• Diplomate of The American Board of Neurological Surgery
• Diplomate of The Bulgarian Board of Neurological Surgery
• Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Fellow of The American College of Surgeons
• Membership in multiple national and regional neurosurgical societies including American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons
•  Dr. Darakchiev is an Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery at Weill-Cornell Medical Center in New York, NY.

Dr. Darakchiev’s practice is closely affiliated with CHS (Catholic Health Services), including Good Samaritan University Hospital, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, and St. Joseph Hospital in Long Island, NY.

His administrative and clinical functions at The Department of Neurosurgery at Good Samaritan University Hospital include:

• Neurosurgical Representative at the Cancer Research Committee at Good Samaritan University Hospital
• Neurosurgical Representative of The Multidisciplinary Brain and Spine Tumor Board,
• Member of The Neurosurgical Peer Review Committee at Good Samaritan University Hospital

Dr. Darakchiev is a leading neurosurgeon and a member of the Brain Tumor Program at the recently opened Good Samaritan University Hospital Cancer Center in West Islip, NY.

Dr. Darakchiev has been named a Top Doctor by GSH and a Recipient of patients choice award. He is a Preferred Medical Partner and a State Trooper Surgeon of The New York State Troopers Police Association.

The word Neurosurgeon could be frightening, since it implies the possibility of getting surgery. Here is what to look for when deciding whom to trust your brain and spine:

– Board-certified Neurosurgeon

– Fellowship trained Neurosurgeon

– Аreas of neurosurgical training (spine, brain tumor , trauma)

– Years in practice

– Office and hospital facilities

When you need to find a Neurosurgeon in Long Island, talk to your family doctor for referrals, check with your family, friends and colleagues.

Throughout his career Dr. Darakchiev has attended to thousands of patients from all walks of life: construction workers, avid athletes, teachers, policemen, business professionals, victims of car accidents, assault, and work- or sport-related trauma.

Dr. Darakchiev will schedule a timely consultation, offering flexible choices of time and location to accommodate your work hours and needs. He will perform comprehensive neurological evaluation, order and review your CT’s and MRI’s, and will formulate a personalized treatment plan with your active participation. He will work with your family and family doctor as well, as a team through every stage of your recovery.

Dr. Darakchiev understands that most conditions of the spine will not require surgery. Once diagnosis is made, he will navigate you through your recovery, typically including lifestyle modifying guidance as well as Physical therapy, Chiropractic Therapy and Pain Management.

When surgery is indicated, Dr. Darakchiev will discuss all surgical options, guided by your specific needs, considering multitudes of factors, including age, lifestyle, and work. He is guided by the principle of bringing you back to your favorite activities and sports, and not restricting you from what defines you.