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Scott Russell Surasky
Born (1981-07-06) July 6, 1981 (age 43)
EducationNew York Institute of Technology College of Medicine
Occupation(s)Neurologist, addiction medicine physician, author
EmployerNorthwell Health
Known forAddiction treatment, national media commentary, author of This Book Will Save Your Life
WebsiteFaculty profile

Scott Russell Surasky (born July 6, 1981) is an American neurologist, addiction medicine physician, and author.[1][2] He serves as the medical director of Bridge Back to Life, a substance use treatment program in New York.[3][4]

Education

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Surasky graduated in 2009 from the New York Institute of Technology College of Medicine and attended neurology residency program at the North Shore–Long Island Jewish Health System. He is board-certified in neurology and addiction medicine certifications granted by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and the American Board of Addiction Medicine (2015).[4]

Career

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Surasky began his medical career with an internship in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Queens Hospital Center. After completing his residency in neurology at the North Shore–Long Island Jewish Health System, he joined Neurological Specialties of Long Island, part of Northwell Health Physician Partners. In 2015, Surasky became medical director of Bridge Back to Life, a substance use treatment program in New York. In this role, he has implemented non-opioid protocols and long-acting injectable therapies for addiction recovery. His work integrating chiropractic care and medication-assisted treatment has been featured in the Long Island Press in relation to therapies such as Vivitrol,[3] Lucemyra[5] and efforts to address the opioid crisis.[6][7]

Surasky authored a book titled This Book Will Save Your Life,[citation needed] a Simon & Schuster publication on non-opioid addiction recovery strategies, which includes a foreword by Drew Pinsky (MD)and an endorsement by Cardinal Timothy Dolan.[8][dead link]

Media commentary

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Addiction and substance use

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In May 2019, Surasky appeared on Fox Business’s Cavuto: Coast to Coast to discuss the opioid crisis following the death of a Columbine survivor.[9] He was also featured in NewsNation discussing national Adderall shortages and stimulant overuse risks.[10] In 2023, Surasky was quoted in both Fox News and the New York Post about cannabis use trends among young adults.[11][12]

Public health and COVID-19 policy

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Surasky appeared on Tucker Carlson Tonight to discuss mask mandates affecting developmentally disabled children.[13] He also spoke about the neurological risks of wildfire-related air pollution during the 2025 California wildfires.[14] Surasky has commented on evolving vaccine policies, including FDA proposals for annual COVID-19 boosters on One America News, and discussed the psychological toll of school closures and mandates on Newsmax.[citation needed]

Cognitive health and aging in leadership

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In July 2024, Surasky appeared on Cavuto Live to discuss President Biden’s debate performance, suggesting symptoms of vascular dementia.[15] His commentary was cited in The Hill[16] and in The Economic Times of India.[17]

Podcast appearances

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Surasky has appeared on national podcasts discussing neurological health, addiction recovery, and public health ethics. These include:

  • Real AF with Andy Frisella (three appearances)[19]
  • The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show[20]
  • Kreatures of Habit[21]
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References

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  1. ^ "Zucker School of Medicine". faculty.medicine.hofstra.edu. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  2. ^ "Joe Biden may be suffering due to Vascular Dementia and not Parkinson's, according to this expert Neurologist". The Economic Times. 2024-07-15. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
  3. ^ a b Laikin, Eden; McIntyre, Patrick (2020-02-18). "Spinal Adjustments Eyed as Treatment For Addiction". www.longislandpress.com. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  4. ^ a b "Russell Scott Surasky, DO | Northwell Health". www.northwell.edu. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  5. ^ Laikin, Eden (30 August 2019). "Prescription Lucemyra: Addicts' New Hope". longislandpress.com. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  6. ^ "Retracing The Road To Ruin Amid Opoid Crisis". longislandpress.com. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  7. ^ Fox News, Tucker Carlson Tonight archive, retrieved 2025-05-31
  8. ^ "Faculty Profile: Dr. Scott Russell Surasky". Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
  9. ^ "New look at opioid addiction after death of Columbine survivor". Fox Business. May 20, 2019. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
  10. ^ "Parents worry over Adderall shortage as school resumes". NewsNation. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  11. ^ "Alarming trend: younger Americans ditch alcohol for cannabis". Fox News. November 3, 2023. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
  12. ^ "Gen Z is skipping alcohol on dates — here's what they're doing instead". New York Post. November 3, 2023. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
  13. ^ "Neurologist rips 'medical tyranny' after NY school forces medically exempt autistic child to wear mask". Fox News. February 10, 2022. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  14. ^ "Neurologist discusses wildfire-related air pollution risks". Fox News. January 10, 2025. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  15. ^ "Doctor reacts to Biden's debate performance". Fox News. July 13, 2024. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  16. ^ "Experts weigh ethical lines in diagnosing Biden from afar". The Hill. July 20, 2024. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  17. ^ "Doctors analyze Biden's cognition after debate". The Economic Times. July 15, 2024. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  18. ^ "Dr. Russell Surasky: This Book Will Save Your Life". DrDrew.com. 2024. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  19. ^ "Dr. Russell Surasky – The Truth About Addiction & Recovery". Real AF. August 15, 2023. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
  20. ^ "Understanding the Neurological Basis of Addiction". The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show. September 12, 2023. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
  21. ^ "Breaking the Chains of Addiction". Kreatures of Habit. November 10, 2023. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
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