Pain Physicians NY

Leonid Chernyak, D.O. is a graduate of both New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of NY Institute of Technology and State Medical Academy in Tver, Russia. He completed his residency in Anesthesia at both St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital/Columbia University in New York City and at the Central Institute of Advanced Medical Studies in Moscow, Russia. Dr. Chernyak has also completed a Pain Management Fellowship at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital/Columbia University in New York City. Dr. Chernyak is board certified in both Pain Management and Anesthesiology.

Leon Reyfman, MD, RPh is a graduate of Ross University Medical School where he earned the prestigious Award of Academic Excellence. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Maimonides Medical Center. Following his internship, Dr. Reyfman completed a residency in Anesthesiology with focus on Pain Medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. With pain management being his primary interest, Dr. Reyfman pursued and was granted a fellowship at the world-renowned Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons/St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital. While at Columbia/St. Lukes Roosevelt, Dr. Reyfman honed his skills and gained extensive experience in patient interaction, continuity of care, physical rehabilitation, and the value of teamwork. Dr. Reyfman is board certified through the American Board of Anesthesiology in both Anesthesiology and Pain Management. Dr. Reyfman has extensive clinical experience and training in invasive and non-invasive pain management. He currently serves as the Director of Interventional Pain Medicine at Long Island College Hospital and is Assistant Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology at SUNY Downstate Medical School. Dr. Reyfman is a member of American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians as well as the International Spine Intervention Society. Dr. Reyfman is actively involved in Pain Management research.

Dr. Mendoza received his medical education the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, NY and his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency at the prestigious NYU/Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine. Following his residency, he completed his fellowship in Musculoskeletal Medicine, Interventional Pain Management, and Sports Medicine at Rutgers University-New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Mendoza is a board certified physiatrist and specializes in the non-operative treatment and rehabilitation of acute and chronic musculoskeletal, neurologic, and pain disorders. His approach focuses on the patient as a whole with the ultimate goal improving their quality of life. Dr. Mendoza uses Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound — imaging techniques that allow physicians to assess and treat musculoskeletal conditions and perform injection techniques such as Epidural Steroid Injections (Cervical, Lumbar, Caudal), Facet Injections, Sacroiliac Joint Injections, Radiofrequency Ablation, and Peripheral Joint and Injections (shoulders, hips, knees, carpal tunnel, etc).

Arkady Aaron Lipnitsky, DC, DACRB, CICE received his manual and massage therapy training in 1989. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree from Stony Brook University, graduated with honors from New York Chiropractic College in 1998, and has since been practicing in New York City. In his postgraduate education Dr. Lipnitsky became board certified as a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board, as well as, board certified as an Independent Chiropractic Examiner. He also holds postgraduate certifications from Dry Needling Institute and Certification in Manipulation Under Anesthesia. He is a Fellow of American Back Society, North America Cervicogenic Headache Association and American Association of Spine Physicians. He is a Fellow of International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment and one of leading specialists in Shockwave therapy of sport injuries and soft tissue traumas. Dr. Lipnitsky actively participates in research and development of a new age multi-spectral laser technology and its diverse application in treatment of many neuromusculoskeletal conditions. He is a creator of a popular instructional exercise video “Lower Back and Pelvis Mobility And Core Stability Training.” Dr. Lipnitsky has successfully helped patients avoid surgery with conditions such as multiple herniated disc, radiculopathy, neuropathies, sports and dance injuries including rotator cuff, ankle, knee and hip pathology; chronic repetitive injuries and entrapments. He utilizes many techniques and treatment protocols like ART, FMS, Eccentric exercise training, spinal decompression, gentle spinal manipulation techniques, Kinesis One and VibraCore training. Throughout the years, Dr. Lipnitsky has developed truly unique treatment protocols, combining his advanced Eastern European massage skills with his diverse experience in chiropractic medicine and functional rehabilitation to treat some of the most challenging neuromuscular and skeletal conditions.