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 either has received this prestigious designation. The recognition places them among an elite group, as only 7 percent of the nation’s licensed physicians are chosen each year for their specialties in their regions.
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are selected through a rigorous process that begins with nominations from peer physicians, followed by review by a physician-led research team. The selection criteria include medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Importantly, doctors cannot pay to be selected. The full list of honorees is published at castleconnolly.com and in partner publications.
Dr. de Moura and Dr. Roberts both specialize in treating 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. New York Spine Institute offers comprehensive on-site diagnostics and treatment options, such as advanced digital imaging, post-operative rehabilitation resources, and coordinated multi-specialty care pathways to streamline the patient experience from diagnosis through recovery.
Key procedures performed at the institute include 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.
Dr. de Moura earned his medical degree from 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 publications including Spine and The Spine Journal. Both physicians are board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
This recognition underscores the expertise and commitment to patient care demonstrated by Dr. de Moura and Dr. Roberts, and highlights the quality of care available at New York Spine Institute.
