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Houman Danesh, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, New York, NY

Houman Danesh MD

Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)


Associate Professor, Anesthesiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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  • 200 W 57th StSte 1208New York, NY 10019

  • Phone+1 212-523-6357

  • Fax+1 212-523-6217

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Education & Training

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2008 - 2011
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 2003
  • Georgetown University
    Georgetown UniversityM.S., Physiology and Biophysics, 2001 - 2002
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    University of California, Los AngelesB.S., Psychobiology, 1996 - 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2021
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2007 - 2013
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Pain Medicine
    American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Special Teaching Assistantship in Anatomy VCU School of Medicine, 2003
  • Outstanding Service to the Community Award EVOL Program, 2002
  • Coordinator of the Millennium COPE Program, 2001

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Review of Yoga as an Intervention for Low Back Pain  
    Houman Danesh MD, Joseph Herrera DO, Stelian Serban MD, Topics in Pain Management, 12/1/2011
  • Cardiovascular Concerns in Spinal Cord Injuries  
    William McKinley MD, Susan Garstang MD, Houman Danesh, E-Medicine, 5/9/2006

Press Mentions

  • Mount Sinai to Serve as Official Hospital and Medical Services Provider of the US Open for 12th Year
    Mount Sinai to Serve as Official Hospital and Medical Services Provider of the US Open for 12th YearAugust 12th, 2024
  • Avoiding Opioids, Many Patients in Pain Get Gabapentin Instead. Does It Work?
    Avoiding Opioids, Many Patients in Pain Get Gabapentin Instead. Does It Work?December 23rd, 2022
  • In Some U.S. Urban Areas, Men Face Higher Gun Death Rate Than in Wartime
    In Some U.S. Urban Areas, Men Face Higher Gun Death Rate Than in WartimeDecember 22nd, 2022
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