About
Desiree Long was born in Bradford, PA. She grew up involved in many activities including tennis, basketball, track and field, dance, and choir. She attended Alfred University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training; she and minored in Biology and Exercise Science. While in college she was part of the NCAA Empire 8 Champion Tennis Team in 2004. As an Athletic Trainer, she gained health care experience with high school, junior college, Division III and Division I collegiate athletes. She went on to receive her Master of Science in Physician Assistance Studies from Lemoyne College in Syracuse, NY. Following graduation, she more than ten years working in Pain Management, where she focused on the evaluation and treatment of spinal and other chronic pain conditions. She joined Cayuga Health in the Spine Center January 2022 with goals of evaluation of acute and chronic spine complaints and to then facilitate appropriate referrals within the virtual Spine Center including physical therapy, interventional pain management and neurosurgery. This role merged her two passions of spine care and compassionate care for those struggling with function-limiting pain. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Education & Training
- Medical Education: LeMoyne College (Syracuse, NY)
AREAS OF SPECIAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Acute and chronic neck and back pain
- Acute compression fractures
- Degenerative disc disease
- Disc herniation
- Spondylosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Pars defects
- Spinal stenosis
- Cervical dystonia/torticollis
- Occipital neuralgia
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Radiculopathy/sciatica
Locations
Cayuga Spine Center at Cortland
Categories:Neurology
ADDRESS
260 Tompkins Street
Cortland, New York 13045
CONTACT
Phone: (607) 428-8004
Meet Desiree Long, PA
what our patients are saying
“I have been a Hemo dialysis patient for almost Five years. Prior to dialysis and during dialysis I have had several trips to the ER, due to other health issues & was admitted to CMC more than a few times. Each and every time I’ve been there, whether in patient or out, I have been treated with respect, professionalism, and efficiency. I give this hospital 2 thumbs up!! Thank you CMC for taking care of me all these years!!”
“The staff and accommodations at Cayuga Birthplace are amazing!!! This is what it I imagine it would feel like to be a celebrity getting VIP treatment. I wish I could stay longer – even the food options are 5 Star! The amenities are great. Everything is clean and designed beautifully. Not a single complaint, only praises!”
“I have had many occasions visiting CMC for myself and family. We have never had a bad experience there at all. Last October I had surgery and the nurses were amazing especially my night nurse. Thank you to all CMC staff for doing what you do every day with a smile.”
“I have to say the last couple visits that I’ve had here have been wonderful. About a month ago I had an EGD and the staff were amazing! Explained everything in detail and made me feel at ease. I was very nervous and the nurse I had was very comforting. Tonight we had to take my son to the emergency room and they were awesome with him! We got right in. “
