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Joel Press, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, New York, NY

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Physical Medicine/Rehab • New York, NY

Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Professor in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Medical School

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  • Office

    429 E 75th St
    # 3
    New York, NY 10021
    Phone+1 212-606-1675
    Fax+1 212-774-2345

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1984 - 1988
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2021 - 2022
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1984 - 2017
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2016
  • Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Lower Spine Volumetric Bone Density in Patients with a History of Epidural Steroid Injections  
    Alexander P Hughes, Richard S Bockman, Emily M Stein, Tariq Chukir, Joel M Press, John A Carrino, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism

Press Mentions

  • Being Active May Reduce Risk of Chronic Low Back Pain
    Being Active May Reduce Risk of Chronic Low Back PainJune 30th, 2017
  • Don't Reach for Pills for Most Chronic Low Back Pain
    Don't Reach for Pills for Most Chronic Low Back PainFebruary 14th, 2017
  • What’s Best for Neck and Back Pain
    What’s Best for Neck and Back PainDecember 29th, 2016
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Professional Memberships

Dr. Joel Press, Dr. Joel Press, MD, Dr. J Press