
Paul-Marie J. Brisson, MD is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with more than 25 years of experience treating back pain, neck pain, and complex spinal conditions. His expertise includes spinal stenosis, degenerative spine disease, scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal fusion, laminectomy, microdiscectomy, and revision spine surgery.
Throughout his career, Dr. Brisson has remained committed to providing highly personalized care. He takes the time to understand each patient’s symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and goals before recommending a course of treatment.
Dr. Brisson believes surgery should be considered only when it is truly necessary. Whenever possible, he begins with conservative treatment options designed to relieve pain, improve mobility, and help patients return to their daily activities.
When surgery is the most appropriate option, Dr. Brisson uses advanced and minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. Every treatment plan is carefully tailored to the patient’s condition and long-term quality of life.

In addition to treating common neck and back conditions, Dr. Brisson has extensive experience performing complex spinal procedures and revision surgery. Revision spine surgery may be needed when a previous procedure has not provided the expected relief or when a spinal condition has progressed.
His experience with challenging cases allows him to carefully evaluate previous treatment, identify the source of continuing symptoms, and develop a comprehensive path forward.
Dr. Brisson completed his orthopedic surgery residency at McGill University and pursued specialized fellowship training in spinal surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
He has been selected as one of Castle Connolly’s New York Metro Top Doctors for 20 consecutive years and has been featured by New York Magazine. Beyond these distinctions, Dr. Brisson is known for his candid communication, attentive care, and commitment to helping patients make informed decisions.
If back or neck pain is affecting your daily life, meet with Dr. Brisson for a thorough evaluation and personalized treatment recommendations.
