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Christopher Visco, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, New York, NY

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Physical Medicine/Rehab • New York, NY

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Ursula Corning Associate Professor, Vice Chair Department of Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

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Overview of Dr. Visco

Dr. Christopher Visco is a physiatrist in New York, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including New York-Presbyterian Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and has been in practice 13 years. He is one of 151 doctors at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and one of 86 doctors at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center who specialize in Physical Medicine/Rehab. He has more than 100 publications and over 350 citings.

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation), 2008 - 2009
  • Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical SchoolResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2005 - 2008
  • Atlantic Health System
    Atlantic Health SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 2004 - 2005
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 2004
  • The College of New Jersey
    The College of New JerseyBS, Biology, 1996 - 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2009 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2008 - 2011
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2005 - 2009
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Program for Academic Leadership Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2011-2013
  • Alumnus of the Year Rutgers (formerly UMDNJ) - Kessler, 2013
  • Pioneer Certificate - musculoskeletal ultrasound credentialing ARDMS, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comparative Effectiveness of Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections with Particulate Versus Nonparticulate Corticosteroids for Lumbar Radicular Pain due to ...  
    Kennedy DJ, Plastaras C, Casey E, Visco C, Pain Medicine, 1/1/2014
  • A Programmatic Design for Teaching the Fundamentals of Spinal Procedures in a Two-Day Course A Prospective Multi-year Study  
    Visco CJ, Plastaras C, American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1/1/2013
  • Pharmaceutical Therapy for Osteoarthritis  
    Cheng D, Visco CJ, PM&R Supplement, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Atlas of Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Injections 
    Chapter: Introduction to Interventional Ultrasound. 
    Visco CJEditors: Malanga G, Mautner K.McGraw-Hill Professional, New York2014
  • Atlas of Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Injections 
    Chapter: Tibialis Posterior Injection and Tenotomy. 
    Visco CJEditors: Malanga G.McGraw-Hill Professional, New York2014
  • Therapeutic Programs for Musculoskeletal Disorders 
    Chapter: Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy. 
    Visco CJEditors: Wyss J, Patel A.Demos2012
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Standing Room Only, Functional Effects and Management of a Peripheral Neuropathy in a Weightlifter.
    Thompson C, Visco CJ, Wosnica D, AMSSM Annual Conference, 1/1/2014
  • Back Pain in a Powerlifter, What is the Rehabilitation Strategy?
    Sarno D, Visco CJ, AMSSM Annual Conference, 1/1/2014
  • Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Particulate versus Non-particulate Corticosteroids via Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection for Acute Unilateral ...
    Kennedy DJ, Plastaras C, Casey E, Visco C, Sigler J, Conrad B, Dryfuss P, AAPM&R Annual Assembly, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Rational Regenerative Sports Medicine 
    6/1/2014
  • Introduction to Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 
    Kelowna, CA - 6/1/2014
  • Introduction to Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 
    Kelowna, CA - 6/1/2014
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Regular Weightlifting May Extend Your Life, a New Study Suggests
    Regular Weightlifting May Extend Your Life, a New Study SuggestsSeptember 27th, 2022
  • Achilles Injuries Skyrocket as America Returns to Normal. Here’s How to Handle Them
    Achilles Injuries Skyrocket as America Returns to Normal. Here’s How to Handle ThemAugust 4th, 2021
  • 2021 AMSSM Case Podium Presentations
    2021 AMSSM Case Podium PresentationsMarch 11th, 2021

Professional Memberships

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