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Dana Kotler, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Wellesley, MA

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Physical Medicine/Rehab Wellesley, MA

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Attending Physiatrist; Assistant Professor, Havard Medical School

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  • Office

    65 Walnut St
    Spaulding Wellesley Outpatient Center
    Wellesley, MA 02481
    Phone+1 781-431-9144

Summary

  • Dr. Dana Kotler is a medical professional located in Wellesley, MA, specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a subspecialty in Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical). She completed her residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University and a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kotler is an instructor at Harvard Medical School and has experience in sports medicine, dance medicine, musculoskeletal disorders, performing arts medicine, and cycling medicine. Her publications cover various topics within her field, including epidural steroid injections and cycling medicine. She has received awards such as the Partners in Excellence Award from Partners HealthCare and the Best Professional Research Abstract from Medicine of Cycling.

Education & Training

  • Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation), 2013 - 2014
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2010 - 2013
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/West
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/WestInternship, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2010
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2010 - 2013
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine
  • Power PilatesComprehensive Pilates Certification

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Partners in Excellence Award Partners HealthCare, 2016
  • Best Professional Research Abstract Medicine of Cycling, 2015

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Lower Back Stretches: Experts Share Their Favorites for Addressing Stiffness and Discomfort
    Lower Back Stretches: Experts Share Their Favorites for Addressing Stiffness and DiscomfortJuly 11th, 2018
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital Presents Fall Orthopaedic Lecture Series
    Newton-Wellesley Hospital Presents Fall Orthopaedic Lecture SeriesSeptember 15th, 2016

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