Metro Talks

On this episode of Metro Talks, we feature Dr. Michael Mazer of Foot and Ankle Surgeons of NY (FAASNY). Dr. Mazer received an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from New York University. He continued his undergraduate education at Penn State University where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in history with an emphasis on pre-medical studies. He completed four years of podiatry medical training at New York College of Podiatric Medicine and graduated as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Mazer completed his residency program at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, New York. While in residency, he was exposed to and participated in all aspects of podiatric medicine and advanced reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. During this time, he enhanced his medical education by attending courses in internal fixation as well as arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Mazer is an Associate of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons. He is an active member of the American Podiatric and New York State Podiatric Medical Associations. He has also presented various research projects at local and state medical conferences. In addition, he has volunteered at local foot screenings and Special Olympic events. A local New Yorker, Dr. Mazer has grown up on Long Island and is eager to give back to the community. For about twenty years he had trained and competed on a state, national, and collegiate level as a competitive male gymnast. His journey through competitive sports was not without various sports injuries which required multiple surgeries and an extensive rehab process. It helped him understand and sympathize with the patient’s needs and inspired him to become a doctor. Dr. Mazer enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and his pet dog. He continues to maintain an active lifestyle which includes running, hiking, and travel. As with sports, Dr. Mazer believes in applying a team-first mentality to work closely with his patients to achieve their goals. FAASNY Locations: https://faasny.com/locations/ FAASNY Instagram: @faasnyofficial Schedule an Appointment with Metro PT: https://www.metrophysicaltherapy.com/schedule-appointment Check out our new Bethpage office: https://www.metrophysicaltherapy.com/bethpage

On this episode of Metro Talks, we welcome Dr. Eric Fanaee of Long Island Brain and Spine to discuss treatment options available for people struggling with chronic axial low back pain. Dr. Eric K. Fanaee is a board-certified anesthesiologist with subspecialty certification in Pain Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, graduating with honors. After completing his residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Chicago, he finished fellowship training in Pain Medicine at the prestigious NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr. Fanaee is a member of many professional societies including the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Regional Anesthesiologists, and the American Academy of Pain Medicine. He has co-authored a textbook chapter for surgeons who specialize in pain management and has directed formal educational pain medicine courses for residents, fellows, and primary care doctors. He was the co-executive medical writer for the, now mandatory, pain medicine course required of all incoming NYU residents and attending physicians. Rising against the traditional ‘One size fits all’ paradigm, Dr. Fanaee believes in a multidisciplinary approach to pain management—incorporating medications, interventions, and physical modalities—to decrease a patient’s pain, maximize their function, and improve their overall quality of life. Dr. Fanaee wants each patient to enjoy life to the fullest and will stop at nothing to ensure that each patient achieves their goals. In addition to performing joint, spine, and soft tissue injections, Dr. Fanaee also utilizes advanced techniques such as Kyphoplasty, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Ultrasound Guided nerve blocks, and Radiofrequency Neurolysis where indicated. Dr. Fanaee takes his time to listen carefully to the needs of each individual patient, and he knows that many patients are interested in learning as much as possible about their conditions. He believes that the pain management consultation should be a place where patients can feel comfortable asking many questions and forming a therapeutic partnership with the physician. Check out Dr. Fanaee's office locations and schedule an appointment: http://longislandbrainandspine.com/eric-k-fanaee-m-d/ Follow Dr. Fanaee on Instagram: @ericfanaeemd Dr. Daniel Nagorski, PT, DPT, OCS, GTS Dr. Nagorski graduated from Stony Brook University with his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. Previously, Dr. Nagorski received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from SUNY Geneseo. He pursued a career in physical therapy due to a passion to helping people move better, and returning to their preferred activities. He has a strong background in orthopedic issues, and experience treating neurological disorders as well. He utilizes a wide assortment of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and neuromuscular reeducation in order to optimize your function, and allow you to achieve your goals Check out our new Huntington Station location and schedule an appointment: https://www.metrophysicaltherapy.com/huntington-station Intracept Resources: https://www.metrophysicaltherapy.com/additionalresources/intraceptprocedure

On this episode of Metro Talks, we feature Dr. Igor Elman, DO, of MDVIP, and Tara Murphy OTR/L, CAPS, of Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy. Dr. Igor Elman grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and completed his undergraduate studies at Brandeis University with a Bachelor of Sciences in 2007. He then worked in the pharmaceutical consulting industry as a research associate until 2008. Dr. Elman graduated from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine with a D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy) degree in 2012. He went on to complete his Internal Medicine residency at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in 2015 with dual board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. He practiced as a hospitalist (internist in the hospital) at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, New York from 2015 until 2019 where he remains affiliated and currently still works per diem. In November 2019, he took over a personalized medicine (concierge medicine) practice in Pomona, Rockland County, New York. https://www.mdvip.com/doctors/IgorElmanDO [https://www.mdvip.com/doctors/IgorElmanDO] https://www.facebook.com/igorelmando/ [https://www.facebook.com/igorelmando/] Metro has recently expanded our homecare team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists throughout Rockland and Westchester county.  We primarily specialize in geriatric care, and many of our therapists hold certifications in advanced training like the LSVT BIG certification for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological conditions. Also, we’re actively building our team to include therapists that specialize in working with the pediatric population. At Metro, we are on a mission to break up the perception of home care to be only for individuals who are home-bound.  Much like personalized care, home care is about as personalized as you can get - seeing someone directly in their own home environment and being able to see what they do from day to day. If we can collaborate with clinicians to identify when an individual is just starting to show any signs of decline such as increased weakness, worsening balance, etc., then we can work within a preventative care model to maintain well-being and active participation in daily activities. In this episode, we feature one of our very own Occupational Therapists, Tara Murphy, OTR/L, CAPS. Tara attended Scranton University in Pennsylvania for her B.S and M.S in Occupational Therapy. She has eight years of experience in a variety of settings including subacute care, outpatient, and home care. She specializes in geriatric care and completed advanced training including Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), and LSVT BIG certification (specialized program for individuals with neurological conditions). Show Citations: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/11/this-is-the-real-reason-most-americans-file-for-bankruptcy.html [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/11/this-is-the-real-reason-most-americans-file-for-bankruptcy.html] https://www.mdvip.com/physicians/primary-care-model-outcomes [https://www.mdvip.com/physicians/primary-care-model-outcomes]

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Reginald Rousseau and Dr. Jenna Martorelli.  Dr. Rousseau is an interventional pain physician with SpineCare Long Island. He was formerly the Chief of Pain Management Services at Franklin General. Dr. Rousseau attended Yale University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Biology. He went on to receive his medical degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he also completed his medical internship.  Dr. Rousseau fulfilled his anesthesiology residency and interventional pain management fellowship at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY. A Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology with a subspecialty certification in Pain Management, Dr. Rousseau also has a medical certification in acupuncture, which he incorporates into his holistic treatment plans. Dr. Rousseau is heavily involved in community lectures related to pain management. He is an active member of numerous medical societies including American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, National Medical Association, American Society of Anesthesiologists, and New York State Society of Anesthesiologists. Dr.Rousseau has been committed to serving medical and humanitarian needs, both locally and abroad. Upon multiple trips to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, he partnered with organizations such as Project Medishare and Wings over Haiti, to provide immediate medical care to earthquake trauma victims, as well as supporting the establishment of a medical clinic and school for a village. Dr. Jenna Martorelli has worked as an outpatient physical therapist for nearly 10 years. In 2020, she completed her certification as a Therapeutic Pain Specialist. She has gained an interest in learning more about Chronic Pain after taking a continuing education course about CRPS and being able to help these patients that have had failed treatments in the past from traditional therapies. Jenna is excited to help patients who suffer from Chronic Pain regain their mobility and Quality of Life. Check Dr. Rousseau out on the web: https://spinecarelongisland.com/about_us/rousseau.html Follow SpineCare Long Island on Instagram: @spinecare_li Check Dr. Martorelli out on the web: https://www.metrophysicaltherapy.com/jenna-martorell/physical-therapist Book an appointment with Dr. Martorelli: https://www.metrophysicaltherapy.com/schedule-appointment Follow Metro PT on Instagram: @metroptny

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Brian McHugh of SpineCare Long Island. At SpineCare Long Island, Dr. Brian McHugh is an attending Neurosurgeon, who completed his neurosurgery training at Yale University and focused on Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery. He went on to complete fellowship training in Adult and Pediatric Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. His unique background working with both children and adults who have both large deformities and smaller-scale routine pathologies has given Dr. McHugh a broad experience and surgical skill set that he brings to each patient. Additionally, having completed his spine training in both Orthopedics (Hospital for Special Surgery) and Neurosurgery (Yale University) he can offer a truly comprehensive approach to patient care. Dr. McHugh works with a sophisticated multi-disciplinary team to meet each of his patient’s treatment goals. Although he treats all neurosurgical diseases, Dr. McHugh has a special interest in the management of complex spinal deformities with minimally invasive techniques. Check Dr. McHugh out on the web at: https://spinecarelongisland.com/about_us/mchugh.html Schedule an appointment with Metro PT at: https://www.metrophysicaltherapy.com/schedule-appointment