Dr. Lyssa Sorkin Jacobs MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
180 Fort Washington Ave Suite 199 New York NY, 10032About
Dr. Lyssa Jacobs is a physiatrist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Jacobs is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Jacobs focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Jacobs can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Albert Einstein
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR)
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