Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program
Upstate University Hospital
Rm. N2104,
750 East Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
Map & directions
Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-4:30pm
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at University Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services to patients of all ages who have sustained a brain injury. Our multidisciplinary team has experience working with patients who have had a traumatic brain injury, stroke, tumor and other kinds of brain injuries.
Treatment goals include:
- Patient and family education
- Improving everyday life skills
- Assisting if needed with return to driving, work, or school
Acute Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation begins as soon as possible after brain injury. Our physicians, therapists and case managers are ready to begin working with patients throughout University Hospital as soon as requested. Patients are seen in their rooms or brought to our rehabilitation gym on the 2nd floor. Treatment goals include patient and family education, identifying problems in everyday functioning that might affect the patient's ability to care for them, and preparing for discharge.
Inpatient Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Comprehensive inpatient brain injury rehabilitation is offered at the Rehabilitation Center on the 2nd floor of University Hospital. This service is for children and adults who require inpatient rehabilitation after illness or injury, and who still have significant medical concerns requiring hospital-based treatment. Patients are evaluated for admission by our consultation service. If they qualify for services, they can be brought to the inpatient unit on the 2nd floor when a bed is available. Individualized treatment and discharge plans are developed for each patient.
Outpatient Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Our comprehensive Outpatient Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program offers individualized treatment to patients who are struggling with changes in their functioning due to brain injury. The multidisciplinary team includes occupational, physical, and speech therapists as well as physicians, psychologists, a vocational rehabilitation counselor and a case manager. Patients are seen by one or more of these specialists depending on their needs. We also help patients and families identify community-based support services they can use.
A physician's referral is required for examination and treatment within this program.Providers

315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2011
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Dizziness and Vertigo; Orthopedic Physical Therapy
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Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Certified Lymphedema Therapist; Absence of Breast; Aging Issues; Amputation; Arthritis; Breast Cancer; moreClinical Interests
Geriatric Physical Therapy, Balance and fall prevention

315 464-5726
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, 2005, Physical Therapy
- MS: Syracuse University, 1998, Exercise Physiology
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Certified Diabetes Educator; Geriatric Physical Therapy; Diabetes; Low Back Pain; Neck Strain; Osteoporosis; moreClinical Interests
Diabetes Management, Osteoporosis Management, Running Injuries
Associations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF)

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Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2012
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Concussion; Concussion Management; Concussion Management, Rehab Service; Orthopedic Physical Therapy; Vestibular RehabilitationAssociations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

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Education & Fellowships
- DPT: Ithaca College, 2009
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Brain Aneurysm; Brain and Spine Tumors; Cognitive Disorders; Dementia; Falls; more
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Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Buffalo, 2009
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Amputation; Brain Injury; Multiple Sclerosis (MS); Muscular Dystrophies; Spinal Cord Injury; more
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Education & Fellowships
- DPT: Russell Sage College, 2008
- BA: Russell Sage College, 2006, Biopsychology
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Osteoarthritis; Geriatrics; Outpatient Physical Therapy; Spine Pain Treatment; moreResearch Interests
Geriatrics
Education Interests
Geriatrics
Clinical Interests
Geriatrics

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Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Cervical Radiculopathy; Chronic Pain; Fibromyalgia; Foot and Ankle; Frozen Shoulder; moreAssociations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2008
- BS: Boston College, 2003, Biology
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Geriatric Physical Therapy; Falls; Hip Fracture; Knee Pain; Low Back Pain; moreClinical Interests
Geriatrics, Balance and Falls
Associations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)