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Lawrence Chang, DO, Physical Medicine/Rehab, New York, NY

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Physical Medicine/Rehab • New York, NY

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Non-Operative Sports Medicine

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  • Office

    645 Madison Avenue
    3rd and 4th Floors, Entrance on, E 60th St
    New York, NY 10022
    Phone+1 888-636-7840

Summary

  • Lawrence Chang, DO, is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist based in New York, NY, with a subspecialty in non-surgical sports medicine. He completed his residency at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and a fellowship in sports medicine at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Chang holds an MPH from SUNY Downstate and graduated from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017. He possesses expertise in concussion management, complementary and integrative medicine, back pain, trigger point release, and sports medicine. Notable publications include work on shoulder instability and gluteal pain. He has received the Arete Award for Best PGY-4 Resident and other accolades for his contributions to research and public health.

Education & Training

  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva UniversityFellowship, Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation), 2021 - 2022
  • Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
    Burke Rehabilitation HospitalResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2018 - 2021
  • NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health
    NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn HealthInternship, Transitional Year, 2017 - 2018
  • NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine
    NYIT College Of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2017
  • SUNY Downstate
    SUNY DownstateMPH, Public Health, General Excellence in Public Health, 2009 - 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State License 2019 - 2026
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine
    American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine
  • Medical Acupuncture
    SUNY Downstate University of Health SciencesMedical Acupuncture

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Arete Award: Best PGY-4 Resident Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, 2021
  • First Place for Case Report Presentations: New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NYSPM&R) Research Night New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2019
  • Samuel and Florence Kavaler, MD Award for General Excellence in MPH Program SUNY Downstate Master of Public Health Program, 2011

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Clinical Vignette of a Runner’s Frustrating Groin Pain  
    Chang LG, Zaman NN, Chang RG, AJPMR/Resident Fellow Section, 6/25/2021
  • COVID-19 Proned Ventilation and Its Possible Association With Foot Drop: A Case Series  
    Lawrence G. Chang, Safwan Zar, Benjamin Seidel, Anupama Kurra, Andrew Gitkind, Cureus, 4/8/2021

Books/Book Chapters

  • Essential Sports Medicine: A Clinical Guide to Students, Residents, and Fellows 
    Chapter: Cervical Spinal Injuries 
    Ramin J, Chang LG, Chang RGEditors: Cooper G, Curtis S, Miranda G, Herrera JE.Springer, New YorkEdition 2nd,2021
  • Sports Coverage: The Handbook for the Sports Medicine Clinician 
    Chapter: Archery (Chapter 37) 
    Cho Y, Chang LG, Miranda-Comas GEditors: Miranda-Comas G, Patel P, Herrera JE, Micheo W.Springer, New YorkEdition 1st,2020
  • Sports Coverage: The Handbook for the Sports Medicine Clinician 
    Chapter: Karate (Chapter 17) 
    Chang LG, Chang RGEditors: Miranda-Comas G, Patel P, Herrera JE, Micheo W.Springer, New YorkEdition 1st,2020

Abstracts/Posters

  • The Perplexing Thigh Pain in a Yoga Practitioner
    Small I, Chang LG, AMSSM 2025, Kansas City, MO, 4/26/2025
  • Healing the Vexing and Painful Heel in a Long Distance Walker
    Barriga-Stasco Sofia, Chang LG, AMSSM 2025, Kansas City, MO, 4/24/2025
  • Intractable Calf Pain, Stiffness and Numbness in a Runner
    Farrell R, Chang LG, AMSSM 2025, Kansas City, MO, 4/24/2025
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Team PM&R to the Rescue! A Pandemic Story
    Team PM&R to the Rescue! A Pandemic StoryDecember 2nd, 2021

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin), Taiwanese

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