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Performing Arts Medicine Collaborative

The purpose of the Performing Arts Medicine Collaborative at HSS is to help performing artists get back onstage so that they can continue uplifting the world with their talents. Our collaborative brings together experts from a range of specialties to provide world-class, comprehensive care to dancers, musicians and performers.

Our multidisciplinary approach is one of the most important aspects of our group. Patients receive personalized care from a team of experts that includes sports and performing arts medicine doctors, physical and occupational therapists, podiatrists, and nutritionists. We also offer injury prevention services including video capture motion analysis for dancers, musicians,and other performing artists.

Our team has extensive experience in caring for the performing artist community. Many of our clinicians are affiliated with or consult for organizations such as New York City Ballet, The Juilliard School, the International Association of Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS), Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA), Dance/USA Task Force on Dancer Health, Jacob’s Pillow and Miami City Ballet. Our physicians have provided coverage for Broadway shows, Cirque du Soleil, and Radio City Rockettes. We also conduct clinical research focused on injury prevention in musicians and dancers.

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212.774.2300 | NY-NJ-CT-FL

Conditions We Treat

  • Ankle and foot pain
  • Back pain 
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Chronic pain
  • Dislocations
  • Hip pain
  • Knee pain
  • Ligament tears
  • Muscle strains
  • Musician’s dystonia
  • Neuropathy
  • Overuse injuries
  • Quad strain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Sprains
  • Stress fractures
  • Tendinitis
  • Trigger toe

Therapies Offered

  • Acupuncture
  • Blood flow restriction
  • Diagnostic Imaging services
  • Dry needling
  • Electrotherapy
  • E-stim
  • Hand therapy
  • Imaging-guided injections
  • Laser therapy
  • Massage
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Physical therapy
  • Pilates
  • PRP and other regenerative medicine techniques
  • Shockwave therapy

Physician Collaborators

photo of Stephanie Swensen Buza, MD
Orthopedic Director
Stephanie Swensen Buza, MD
Orthopedic Director
Sports Medicine and Hip Preservation Surgeon
Upper East Side, Midtown
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Director
Kathleen L. Davenport, MD
Director
Spine and Sports Medicine Physiatrist
photo of Melody Hrubes, MD, FACSM
Medical Director
Melody Hrubes, MD, FACSM
Medical Director
Sports Medicine Physiatrist
Upper East Side, Midtown
photo of Daniel H. Blatz, MD
Daniel H. Blatz, MD
Spine and Sports Medicine Physiatrist
photo of Matthew A. Butler, MD
Matthew A. Butler, MD
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon
photo of Frank P. Cammisa Jr., MD
Frank P. Cammisa Jr., MD
Spine Surgeon
photo of Ellen Casey, MD, CAQSM, FACSM
Ellen Casey, MD, CAQSM, FACSM
Spine and Sports Medicine Physiatrist
photo of Philip G. Colucci, MD
Philip G. Colucci, MD
Radiologist
Upper East Side
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Matthew S. Conti, MD
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Upper East Side, West Side
photo of Frank A. Cordasco, MD, MS
Frank A. Cordasco, MD, MS
Sports Medicine Surgeon
Midtown, Uniondale, Westchester
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Stephen Fealy, MD
Sports Medicine Surgeon
Upper East Side, Uniondale, Midtown
photo of Marci A. Goolsby, MD
Marci A. Goolsby, MD
Primary Sports Medicine Physician
Upper East Side, Westchester
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Anne Holland Johnson, MD
Foot and Ankle and Sports Medicine Surgeon
photo of Darren R. Lebl, MD, MBA
Darren R. Lebl, MD, MBA
Spine Surgeon
Upper East Side, Uniondale, Westchester
photo of Steve K. Lee, MD
Steve K. Lee, MD
Hand and Upper Extremity and Peripheral Nerve Surgeon
photo of Elizabeth M. Manejías, MD
Elizabeth M. Manejías, MD
Sports Medicine Physiatrist
photo of Robert G. Marx, MD, MSc, FRCSC
Robert G. Marx, MD, MSc, FRCSC
Sports Medicine Surgeon
Upper East Side, Westchester
photo of Carlo Milani, MD, MBA
Carlo Milani, MD, MBA
Spine and Sports Medicine Physiatrist
photo of Thomas M. Novella, DPM
Thomas M. Novella, DPM
Podiatrist
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Heidi Prather, DO
Sports Medicine and Hip Preservation Physiatrist
Upper East Side, Midtown
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James N. Robinson, MD
Primary Sports Medicine Physician

Physician Assistant

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Amy Skinner, PA-C, MS
Orthopedic Evaluation Specialist

Therapist Collaborators

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Nicola Banger, PT, OCS, MScPT, SFMA, CYA
Physical Therapy
photo of Kimberly Baptiste-Mbadiwe, PT, DPT, OCS, SFMA
Kimberly Baptiste-Mbadiwe, PT, DPT, OCS, SFMA
Physical Therapy
photo of Jorge Giral, PT, DPT, SCS, COMT, CSCS
Jorge Giral, PT, DPT, SCS, COMT, CSCS
Physical Therapy
photo of Jamie C. Lamb, PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT, PMA-CPT
Jamie C. Lamb, PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT, PMA-CPT
Physical Therapy
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Alyson N. Mackay, PT, DPT, OCS, PMA®-CPT, BSPTS-1, GT
Physical Therapy
photo of Allie J. Paul, PT, DPT, OCS
Allie J. Paul, PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapy
photo of Mariah Tarabocchia, PT, DPT, COMPT
Mariah Tarabocchia, PT, DPT, COMPT
Physical Therapy
photo of Robert R. Turner, PT, OCS, MS, OM, LAc, PMA®CPT
Robert R. Turner, PT, OCS, MS, OM, LAc, PMA®CPT
Physical Therapy
photo of Aviva L. Wolff, EdD, OT, CHT
Aviva L. Wolff, EdD, OT, CHT
Occupational Therapy, Hand Therapy
HSS Main - Motion Analysis

Nutrition Services

photo of Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM
Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM
Nutritionist
 

Financial Assistance

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Questions?

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Speak with our Program Coordinator
Brandon Davidson, BFA
at 212.774.2300
NY-NJ-CT-FL