I provide comprehensive care to patients who have suffered neurological injuries, such as Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke, with the goal of maximizing functional gains and independence. I specialize in treating issues with spasticity such as pain, contracture, gait and functional impairments with the use of Botox injections and nerve blocks. In addition, I specialize in providing braces and prosthetics to improve safe ambulation. My goal as a physician is to treat patients with functional impairments so they are more independent and ultimately improve their quality of life. Dr. Oreste is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Foot Drop, Contracture Deformity, and Paraplegia.

Board Certified in Physical Medicine and RehabilitationBoard Certified in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine. Dr. Shatzer is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Stroke, Paraplegia, and Spasticity.

I provide comprehensive care to people who have sustained spinal cord injury (SCI) or disease. The goal of my practice is to minimize medical complications related to spinal cord injury, while facilitating achievement of the maximal level of physical function and psychosocial adjustment. By working in a multidisciplinary team with other rehabilitation professionals, we strive to allow the patient realize a very high quality of life. In addition, I care for patients with disabilities related to other neurologic conditions including multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barre Syndrom. I always strive to provide patient centered care by offering a comprehensive approach and unparalleled access. Dr. Stein is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Spasticity, Neurogenic Bowel, and Autonomic Dysreflexia.

Elisa Alpert is a Physiatrist and a Palliative Medicine provider in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Alpert is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, and Lymphangiectasis.

I am a doctor specializing in Physiatry or Rehabilitation Medicine. I treat patients with pain or weakness due to an old injury or new diagnosis. With physical therapy and joint or muscle injections, I can help you return to the activities you love to do such as casual exercise or those things you need to do like sitting at a computer or desk all day. Common conditions I treat include neck and shoulder pain, back, hip, or knee pain all which can be a result of untreated muscle pain or weakness. I also see patients who are experiencing symptoms of weakness or fatigue after a diagnosis of COVID-19. My primary goal is to provide exceptional care and education to help patients of all ages return to their maximum level of function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Dr. Ohebshalom is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dysarthria, Subdural Hematoma, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

Christopher Burrei is a Physiatrist and a Sports Medicine provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Burrei is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Tendinitis, and Scoliosis.

Robert Kaylakov is a Physiatrist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Kaylakov is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Subdural Hematoma.

Patrick Corcoran is a Physiatrist in Garden City, New York. His top areas of expertise are Rhabdomyolysis, Stroke, Muscle Atrophy, and Fibromyalgia.

Brian Lee is a Physiatrist and a Pediatrics provider in Manhasset, New York. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, and Moebius Syndrome.

I am interventional physiatrist providing comprehensive care for those suffering from musculoskeletal pain from both degenerative and acute injuries. I am board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and fellowship trained in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine. I emphasize avoiding dependence on pharmaceuticals to control pain and believe that lifestyle modification, exercise and stress reduction are all vital to healing. I use both fluoroscopy and ultrasound to treat various conditions that can cause debilitating pain. I specialize in the treatment of back and neck pain caused by Arthritis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, and pain following spine surgery. I offer a variety of treatment options that are available to help eliminate pain including epidurals, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation and the latest minimally invasive spine procedures. I also treat peripheral joint, tendon and nerve related pain from conditions such as Osteoarthritis, Tendonitis/Tendinopathy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. I offer various peripheral injections including Trigger Point, Corticosteroid, Botox and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). I work in collaboration with Orthopedic Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Neurologists, Rheumatologists, Sports Medicine Physicians and Primary Care Physicians to ensure the patient is put first. I believe in keeping an open mind to all treatment options and welcome feedback and dialogue with other practitioners for ensuring continuity of care. I am constantly educating myself and learning about the latest and cutting-edge treatment options for my patients so that they have best chance of success. My goal is to give patients the highest quality of medical care so that they can live their best life. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Bursitis, and Tendinitis.

I am a Rehab Medicine doctor who specializes in treating cancer patients. I help patients return to their previous level of function by treating their pain or any disability from cancer diagnosis through their cancer treatment and beyond. Common conditions that I treat are post-mastectomy pain, lymphedema, shoulder pain, weakness and difficulty with daily activities. Common cancer patients that I encounter are cancers of the breast, head and neck, brain, spine and sarcomas. I work with a multi-disciplinary team including physical, occupational, lymphedema and speech therapists. Focusing on the highest quality of life for cancer patients and survivors is the ultimate goal of my practice. Dr. Maltser is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, and Lymphangiectasis.

Anna Maria Lasak, MD, is Clinical Director, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Director, Women’s Health Rehabilitation Fellowship Program at Montefiore. She is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Since joining the Montefiore team, her clinical focus has been on women’s health, specifically pelvic floor rehabilitation and lymphedema management. Dr. Lasak is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, and Lymphangiectasis.

After her residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the prestigious Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Dr. Smith completed her Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine fellowship training at Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School. In addition to Dr. Smith s expertise in non-surgical spine care and musculoskeletal medicine, she has advanced training and experience in the latest diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound as well as ultrasound guided injection techniques. She is also specialty board certified in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound.Dr. Smith has maintained a strong interest in teaching and in clinical research. She has presented original research at multiple national conferences and served as an instructor in physical examination, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and electrodiagnostic (EMG) courses.Dr. Smith received her medical degree from New York Medical College and graduated magna cum laude from Macalester College with a degree in biology. Dr. Smith is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, Spinal Stenosis, and Herniated Disk.

Rawa Araim is a Physiatrist and a Neurologist in Glen Cove, New York. Dr. Araim has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Stroke, Hemiplegia, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

Sam Yee is a Physiatrist in Lawrence, New York. Dr. Yee is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Stroke.

A Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician, Colin Chen, DOspecializes in Interventional Pain Management. Dr. Chen's philosophyfor pain management involves a multidisciplinary and multimodalapproach, including rehabilitation therapies, psycho-socialservices, and interventional procedures. To treat spine, joint, nerve,musculoskeletal injuries, as well as cancer pain, chronic abdominalpain, and chronic pelvic pain syndromes, he performs a variety ofinterventional and minimally invasive spine and pain procedures.Dr. Chen treats his patients with the compassion and respect theydeserve with the goal of improving their quality of life. His top area of expertise is Bursitis.

Francis Unson is a Physiatrist in Hicksville, New York. Dr. Unson is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Muscle Atrophy.

Dr. Bergang completed her internship in internal medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in 2000.  She then pursued advanced postgraduate training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at New York-Presbyterian/ Columbia University Medical Center.  There she served as chief resident during her final year. Dr. Bergang is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Sciatica, and Muscle Spasms.

Jinghua He is a Physiatrist in Flushing, New York. Dr. He is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Tendinitis.

Joseph Feinberg is a Physiatrist in New York, New York. Dr. Feinberg is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy, Brachial Plexopathy, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Dr. Feinberg is currently accepting new patients.

Chenzhong Fu is a Physiatrist in Flushing, New York. Dr. Fu is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Torticollis.

Sunil Butani is a Physiatrist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Butani is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Sciatica, Bursitis, and Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.

Jeffry Beer is a Physiatrist in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Beer is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, Herniated Disk, and Scoliosis.

Abiola Familusi is a Physiatrist in Far Rockaway, New York. Dr. Familusi is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Rhabdomyolysis, Protein Deficiency, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Stephen Wade is a Physiatrist in Valley Stream, New York. Dr. Wade is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Invertebral Disc Disease, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.