SureinTheivakumarDOCAQSM, RMSK

Physical Medicine/Rehab • New York, NY

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Associate Program Director

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Office
555 Madison Avenue
4th Floor
New York, NY 10022

Summary

I am a board certified sports medicine physician who also specializes in interventional spine and integrative medicine. I strive to provide excellent musculoskeletal care for my patients. I do this through my proficiency in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound as well as ultrasound guided injections. I am also well versed and experienced in sideline coverage having been the team physician for all athletics at a NCAA division III school, Saint Joseph’s College, throughout my fellowship training. My interests are also in interventional spine and integrative medicine; I perform lumbar spine and hip fluoroscopic guided procedures and have obtained my medical license to perform medical acupuncture in the state of New York.

Education & Training

NYU Grossman School of MedicineFellowship, Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation), 2019 - 2020
Tri-State College of AcupuncturePhysician Certification in Acupuncture, 2017 - 2019
NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2016 - 2019
Atlantic Health SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 2015 - 2016
Rowan University School of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2015, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Columbia University Graduate School for Arts & SciencesMaster of Arts, Biotechnology, 2010 - 2011
Rutgers UniversityBachelor of Science, Biotechnology, Cum Laude, 2006 - 2010

Certifications & Licensure

NY State License 2019 - 2026
IL State License 2018 - 2018
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine
APCARegistered in Musculoskeletal Sonography (RMSK)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Howard Rusk Award for Academic Excellence and Teaching - Resident of the Year (PGY4) NYU Langone Health - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2018-2019
Howard Rusk Award for Academic Excellence and Teaching - Resident of the Year (PGY3) NYU Langone Health - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2017-2018
Howard Rusk Award for Academic Excellence and Teaching - Resident of the Year (PGY2) NYU Langone Health - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

9 citations
Epidermal α6β4 integrin stimulates the influx of immunosuppressive cells during skin tumor promotion
Samar W. Maalouf, Surein Theivakumar, David M. Owens
Journal of Dermatological Science. 2012-05-01

Abstracts/Posters

Revealing a Previously Undiagnosed Vastus Intermedius Cystic Lesion with the Use of Ultrasonagraphy: A Case Report
Theivakumar, S., Giangrasso, D., Seko, K., Kingsbury, D.., American Academy of PM&R Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 10/2018
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Not Your Average Wacky: Rehabilitation’s Role in Unmasking and Managing Moria and Witzelsucht – A Case Report
Chan, E., Theivakumar, S., Fusco, H.., American Academy of PM&R Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 10/2018
Proximal Iliotibial Band Fenestration and Platelet-Rich Plasma injection
Seko, K., Lin, K., Flamm, M., Theivakumar, S., Kingsbury, D.., American Academy of PM&R Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 10/2018
Back to Bedside: Doctors Let’s Do Lunch
Theivakumar, S., Seko, K., Moroz, A.., ACGME Back to Bedside Annual Conference, ACGME Headquarters - Chicago, IL, 8/2018
Approaching Persistent Knee Pain with Both Atypical Clinical and Imaging Findings in an Active Elderly Patient
Theivakumar, S., King, A., Pastorius, D., Moroz, A.., 2018 American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 4/2018
Rare Etiology of Flexor Compartment Wrist Pain in a Kitesurfer
Pastorius, D., Kohout, R., Lin, K., Theivakumar, S.., American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 4/2018
Atraumatic Bilateral Knee Pain and Swelling in a High Level Athlete
King, A., Tabaddor, R., Theivakumar, S.., American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 4/2018
The Use of Multiple Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections in a Patient with Both Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and Osteoarthritis (OA)
Theivakumar, S., Alomar, W., Kingsbury, D.., Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 2/2018
Epiconus syndrome - Unique rehabilitation management for upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron involvement: A Case Report
Seko, K., Theivakumar, S., Ahn, J.., 2018 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 2/2018
The use of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Patellar Tendinopathy
Alomar, W., Theivakumar, S.., Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 2/2018
Back to Bedside: Doctors Let’s Do Lunch
Theivakumar, S., Mandalaywala, N., Moroz, A.., ACGME Back to Bedside Annual Meeting, ACGME Headquarters - Chicago, IL, 10/2017
Medical and Functional Recovery in Neurologic Rehabilitation of Central Nervous System Toxoplasmosis: A Case Report
Theivakumar, S., Fusco, H.., American Academy of PM&R Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, 10/2017
Master’s Thesis: The Role of Arginine in Immunosuppression and Metastatic Cancer
Theivakumar, S., Department of Biological Sciences Online Archive, Columbia University, 2012
The effects of alcohol consumption in utero on growth factor expression during mammary development
Theivakumar, S., Polanco, T., Cohick, W., Aresty Research Online Archive, Rutgers University, 2009
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Lectures

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Wrist and Hand
NYU Langone - Rusk Sports Medicine Interest Group - 10/2019
Marathon/Mass Participation Sports Medicine Coverage
NYU Langone - Rusk Sports Medicine Interest Group Meeting - 10/2019
Grand Rounds: Management of Hamstring Strains and Tears in Athletes and Active Veterans
Manhattan VA, New York, NY - 10/2018
Introduction to Preparticipation Physical Exams
NYU Langone - Rusk Sports Medicine Interest Group - 8/2018
Clinical Cases of Atypical Shoulder Pain
NYU Langone - Rusk Sports Medicine Interest Group - 3/2018
Grand Rounds: How to Keep Our Veterans Physically Active and Healthy
Manhattan VA, New York, NY - 2/2018
The independent influence of concussive and sub-concussive impacts on soccer players' neurophysiological and neuropsychological function
New York University Medical Center Concussion Center Meeting - 11/2017
Grand Rounds: Rehabilitation of Myositis Patient
Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY - 3/2017
Promotion of Physical Exercise and its Health Benefits
NYU Langone - Rusk Sports Medicine Interest Group - 3/2017
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Grant Support

Back to Bedside - Resident Wellness Research GrantACGME2017–2019

Committees

Course Director, 2022 New Metro Sports Medicine Board Review Course 2022 - Present
Course Director, 2021 New York Metro Sports Medicine Board Review 2021 - Present
Co-Chair Clinical Workshop Committee, New York Society of PM&R 2021 - 2022
Coordinator, NYU Langone Health - Department of PM&R: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Curriculum 2018 - 2019
President, NYU Langone Health - Department of PM&R: Sports Medicine Interest Group 2018 - 2019
President, NYU Langone Health - Department of PM&R: Resident Board Review Course 2018 - 2019
Representative for the PM&R Department, Committee of Interns and Residents, NYC Health and Hospital Corporation 2016 - 2019
Coordinator, NYU Langone Health - Concussion Club 2016 - 2018

Research History

Primary InvestigatorImplemented weekly resident-patient bedside lunches and evaluated resident burnout and wellness with MBI and WAMI surveys. Attended meetings at the ACGME headquarters in Chicago to present research progress to the ACGME and fellow residency programs that also received ACGME funding.2017 - 2019