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About Dr. Gabriel
Dr Samy S. Gabriel is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Florida. He completed his spine surgery fellowship training through the Harvard Spine Fellowship after completing his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California San Diego. Dr. Gabriel earned his medical degree from the University of Florida and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia.
Dr. Gabriel is committed to a patient-centered, conservative approach to care, viewing surgery as a treatment option only when necessary. He takes the time to help patients understand their condition by reviewing imaging studies, explaining diagnoses, and discussing both operative and nonoperative treatment options. He believes that physical therapy, mobility-focused stretching, and other nonsurgical therapies play an important role in managing many spine conditions and improving function and quality of life.
When surgery is indicated, Dr. Gabriel works closely with patients to determine the most appropriate treatment plan. Recognizing that surgery is a significant decision, he strives to ensure that patients and their families feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their care.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Gabriel is an active member of the North American Spine Society and is engaged in research aimed at advancing the field of spine surgery.
Special Expertise
Special Expertise
Degenerative conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine
Revision spine surgery
Cervical and lumbar radiculopathy
Cervical myelopathy
Spinal stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Procedures
Lumbar Decompression (Laminectomy)
Lumbar Fusion
Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
Anterior Cervical Discecotmy and Fusion
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Microdiscectomy
Trans-Foraminal Interbody Fusion
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Insurance
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Credentials
Appointments
Orthopedic Surgeon, HSS Florida
Orthopedic Surgeon, Jupiter Medical Center
Affiliations
North American Spine Society
Awards
Genevera Todd and Henry E. Meleny Award, 2018
Honors in Academic Excellence, University of Florida College of Medicine, 2020
Honors in Research, University of Florida College of Medicine, 2020
Best Paper American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, 2024
Education
Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine, 2020
Internship: University of California San Diego, 2021
Residency: University of California San Diego, 2025
Fellowship: Harvard Orthopedic Spine Surgery Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham Women and Children's Hospital, 2026
State Licensure
Flordia
Languages
EnglishFor My Patients
Publications by Dr. Gabriel
Selected Books/Chapters
Gabriel S, Mitchell B, Jalali O, Ta C, Sullivan TB. Positioning considerations for lateral lumbar interbody surgery. Semin Spine Surg. 2022;34(2):100942. doi:10.1016/j.semss.2022.100942.
Gabriel S, Zlomislic V, Garfin S. Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: Chapter 52. Operative Techniques: Spine Surgery, 4th Edition, Alexandar R. Vaccaro, Eli M. Baron, Elselvier 2025.
Grewal, R. S., Upasani, V. V., Kelly, M. P., Gabriel, S., Bartley, C. E., Bryan, T. P., Harms Study Group, & Newton, P. O. (2026). Greater thoracic deformity correction is associated with improved coronal balance in patients preoperatively decompensated to the left. Spine Open, 2, e0102.
Gabriel S, Ackermann R, Gabriel S, Ackermann C, & Swadener-Culpepper L. (2020). Evaluation of a Nasoenteral Feeding Tube With Balloon to Facilitate Placement. Critical care nurse, 40(1), 37–44. https://doi.org/10.4037/ccn2020845.
Selected Presentations
Gabriel S, Tannous O, Attenello J, Nguyen B, Garfin S, Allen RT. The Effect of Adjacent Level Osteophytes on Proximal Junctional Kyphosis After Multi-Level Thoracolumbar. Presented at 2023 OREF Western Regional Resident Research Symposium, San Diego, CA.
Gabriel S, Judd R, Bubb MR. The Antimicrobial Effects of Synovial Fluid. Musculoskeletal Infectious Society — 2019 Annual Meeting, New York, NY.
Gabriel S, Judd R, Bubb MR. Synovial Fluid has Antibacterial Effects. Presented at Surgical Infectious Society — 2019 Annual Meeting, SanDiego, CA.
Industry Relationships
HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.
As of , Dr. Gabriel reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.
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