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Gregory J. Mulford M.D.Most ligament and musculoskeletal injuries DON'T need surgical intervention. When properly managed, the majority of ligament sprains can be successfully managed by proper modification of activity, use of modalities (ice, heat, massage, electric stimulation, ultrasound), medications, and specific/focused rehabilitation.
Rajesh R. Rao, M.D.
Education
Undergraduate: Medicine and Surgery, Bombay University, India
Medical School: Surgery (Orthopedic Surgery), Bombay University, India
Internship
Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, New York, NY
Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New York Presbyterian Hospital, University hospitals of Columbia and Cornell, New York, NY
Fellowship
Pain Management, Georgia Pain Physicians / Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Orthopedic Surgery, Arthritis Surgery and Joint Reconstruction, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
Licensure
Licensed in New Jersey
Licensed in Georgia
Board Certification
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Diplomat of National Board of Orthopedic Surgery, India
Subspecialty Certification
Pain Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Academic & Administrative Appointments
Chief Resident, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University
Teaching Assistant in Department of Life Sciences, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana.
Hospital Appointments
Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ
Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ
Memberships, Offices and Committee Appointments
American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
International Spine Intervention Society
Research Interests
Interventional, Nonsurgical Management of back pain, neck pain, and spine and musculoskeletal disorders; Pain Management; Sports Medicine; Electrodiagnosis