Dr. Vadim Lerman, LI spinal surgeon accused of medically questionable procedures, asks court to reinstate ability to treat injured workers

Accused Spinal Surgeon Seeks Reinstatement

Dr. Vadim Lerman, a Long Island spinal surgeon, is asking a court to reinstate his ability to treat injured workers despite being accused of medically questionable procedures.

Lerman is accused of conspiring to collect millions in insurance payouts for bogus accident claims. He is the associate director of spine surgery at Total Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Syosset and holds the same title at Nassau University Medical Center's orthopedics department.

In April, the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board rejected Lerman's renewal application, which allowed him to seek reimbursement for treating injured workers.

Dr. Vadim Lerman is accused of conspiring with others to collect millions in insurance payouts for bogus accident claims.

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Author's summary: Dr. Lerman seeks court reinstatement.

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Newsday Newsday — 2025-11-05

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