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. This marks the first year both physicians have received this prestigious designation, which is awarded to only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians based on peer nominations and rigorous selection criteria.
New York Spine Institute focuses on 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. Dr. de Moura and Dr. Roberts 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. The institute features comprehensive on-site diagnostics, including advanced digital imaging, post-operative rehabilitation resources, and coordinated multi-specialty care pathways designed to streamline the patient experience from diagnosis through recovery.
Dr. de Moura received his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School and completed his internship in general surgery and residency in orthopaedic surgery at Temple University Hospital, followed by a spine surgery fellowship 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.
The Castle Connolly Top Doctors list, published at castleconnolly.com and in partner publications, is based on nominations open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs. The physician-led research team selects honorees based on criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.
