Three chiropractic options in Hempstead: offices, services and practical details

A person looking for a chiropractor in Hempstead may find a dedicated practice or a medical center where chiropractic is one of several services. That distinction matters when arranging care after an accident: the visit could involve different professionals, schedules and insurance requirements. We examined three local offices on Hilton Avenue, Front Street and Clinton Street.

Islandwide: a Hilton Avenue practice

Islandwide Chiropractic is at 230 Hilton Avenue, suite 220, and is associated with chiropractor Stan Velkovich. It lists Medicare, several insurance plans and accident or workers' compensation cases; coverage depends on the particular policy. The office publishes evening appointments Monday and Wednesday and an early Saturday schedule, from 7 a.m. to noon.

Recent patient accounts describe a careful, attentive manner. The office's total number of public reviews is relatively small, and individual results cannot predict another person's response. Its profile includes hours and contact information.

Front Street Medical: care under one roof

At 475 Front Street, Front Street Medical lists chiropractic alongside primary care, physical therapy, neurology and orthopedic services. Chiropractor Drew DeMarco is associated with the Hempstead address in an insurer's directory. One recent patient described him deciding against an adjustment in light of a prior spinal fusion; a separate account praises physical therapy. Another caller reported a difficult telephone interaction.

The practice publishes Monday–Thursday hours until 7 p.m. and Friday mornings. Its second office is in Lindenhurst, outside Hempstead, with a separate telephone and schedule; both are detailed in the profile. The center says Spanish is spoken.

Clinton Medical: accident and workplace cases

Clinton Medical Office at 95 Clinton Street lists chiropractic, rehabilitation and other medical services for people with workplace and vehicle injuries. Its reviews include praise for reception as well as reports of long waits and parking difficulties. Those accounts refer to the center and its different services, not necessarily to a particular chiropractor.

The office website and public listing disagree on telephone and closing details; the profile gives both numbers and explains the difference. Before choosing any office, identify the professional you will see and ask how the proposed service, insurance authorization and cost fit your case. A serious accident or new neurological symptoms may require urgent medical assessment.