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Dr. Gerard Varlotta, DO, FACSM

Preventative Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine

5/5(31)
380 2nd Ave. Suite 306 New York NY, 10010
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Practice Philosophy

Traditional Medicine

Rating

5/5

About

For nearly 20 years, Dr. Gerard P. Varlotta has been providing patients with highly-effective multidisciplinary treatment of orthopaedic injuries and conditions. After graduating in 1978 from Colgate University, Dr. Varlotta attended Medical School at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

 

From his Orthopedic Research Internship in Sweden to his training in Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington and NYU/Rusk Institute, his postdoctoral training is quite extensive. At the NYU School of Medicine, Dr. Varlotta was first appointed as the Clinical Instructor (1992-1998), moved into a new role as a Clinical Assistant Professor (1998-2004), and then in 2004 was promoted to being a Clinical Associate Professor. 

 

Dr. Varlotta is an active member of the American College of Sports Medicine (Fellow), the Physiatric Association of Spine Sports Occupational Rehab, the North American Spine Society, the American Academy of PM&R (Fellow), the American Board of Pain Medicine (Fellow), the US Olympic Medical Committee, the Association of Ringside Physicians, and the Association of Ringside Physicians.

 

 

Education and Training

Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny 1983

New York College of Osteopathic Medicine / New York Institute of Technology 1983

Board Certification

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 42 years of experience
Dr. Gerard Varlotta, DO, FACSM
Dr. Gerard Varlotta, DO, FACSM's Expert Contributions
  • Dr. Gerard Varlotta - What Are Interventional Pain Procedures?

    For nearly 20 years, Dr. Gerard P. Varlotta has been providing patients with highly-effective multidisciplinary treatment of orthopedic injuries and conditions. After graduating in 1978 from Colgate University, Dr. Varlotta attended Medical School at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He...

Expert Publications

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Awards

  • Resident Research Award 1991 Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine 
  • Educator’s Award 2010 Staten Island College, Dept of Physical Therapy 

Treatments

  • Epidural Injections
  • Facet Blocks
  • Intra-articular Fluoroscopic Joint Injections
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • X-rays (when Necessary)
  • Examinations
  • Care Coordination

Professional Memberships

  • Member American Board of Osteopathic Physicians  1982  - 1982 
  • Member Physiatric Association of Spine Sports Occupational Rehab  1987 
  • Member North American Spine Society  1990 
  • Member American Academy of PM&R  1992 
  • Member American College of Sports Medicine  1986 
  • Member International Society for Study of Spine  1988  - 1996 
  • Member US Olympic Medical Committee  1996 
  • Member American Board of Pain Medicine  1995 

Dr. Gerard Varlotta, DO, FACSM's Practice location

Spine Sports Physicians in Scarsdale, NY

2 Overhill Road, 330 -
Scarsdale, NY 10583
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Spine Sports Physicians Spine & Joint Services

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Gerard Varlotta, DO, FACSM

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Center for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery

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Patient Experience with Dr. Varlotta


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Based on 31 reviews

Dr. Gerard Varlotta, DO, FACSM has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 31 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Preventative Medicine Specialist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
  • Robert g.
    (5)

    cares about his patients pain.

  • Randy s.
    (5)

    professional.

  • Wanda c.
    (5)

    Amazing and caring!.

  • Beverly d.
    (5)

    Outstanding.

  • Anonymous
    (5)

    Excellent.

  • Lois s.
    (5)

    Fantastic Doctor.

  • Joseph b.
    (5)

    Excellent.

  • G. h.
    (5)

    Excellent thoughtful and patient .

  • M g.
    (4)

    Good doctor.

  • W. p.
    (4)

    Excellent.

  • M. l.
    (5)

    Excellent.

  • Brett r.
    (5)

    Dr Varlotta is a great and caring doctor..

  • Paul .
    (5)

    Exceptional knowledge and service..

  • Gerard n.
    (5)

    Excellent and caring doctor..

  • Amy g.
    (5)

    Dr. Varlotta is THE knee man.

  • Maria m.
    (5)

    Life Changing.

  • Louise y.
    (5)

    Dr. Varlotta has been my saving grace against surgery.

  • Liliya s.
    (5)

    A wonderful physician .

  • Nancy s.
    (5)

    Dr. Varlotta has kept me well and out of surgery!.

  • Michael k.
    (5)

    The best orthopedic/ pain doctor..

  • Helen a.
    (5)

    I have known Doctor Varlotta since 1997.

  • A. s.
    (5)

    Wonderful!.

  • Pauline r.
    (5)

    Could not live without him!.

  • J. .
    (5)

    I have been seeing Dr Varlotta for over 17 years .

  • Gary .
    (5)

    Great Experience.

  • B. b.
    (5)

    Fantastic.

  • West n.
    (5)

    Best Doc to see if you want results!.

  • Anonymous
    (5)

    Exceptional Experience with this Doctor.

  • Doug j.
    (5)

    I feel tremendous after treatment by Dr. Varlotta.

  • A. z.
    (5)

    Excellent Experience.

  • I. b.
    (5)

    Knows what he's doing.

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Media Releases

Get to know Orthopedic Rehabilitation Physician Dr. Gerard P. Varlotta, who serves patients in New York City, New York. For nearly 20 years, Dr. Varlotta has been providing patients with highly-effective multidisciplinary treatment of orthopaedic injuries and conditions at his own practice in New York City, New York. His practice philosophy is that many spinal injuries and chronic pain conditions can be safely, effectively and permanently treated without the expense and risks of major back surgery. Dr. Varlotta has treated everyone from professional athletes to elderly patients dealing with chronic pain or a slip-and-fall injury. His integrative approach to treatment focuses not only on addressing existing symptoms but also developing programs to train and heal the body to prevent future injury. In all cases, the ultimate goal is long-term relief of pain and restoration of optimal physical performance. After graduating in 1978 from Colgate University, Dr. Varlotta attended Medical School at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. From his Orthopedic Research Internship in Sweden to his training in Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington and NYU/Rusk Institute, his postdoctoral training is quite extensive. At the NYU School of Medicine, Dr. Varlotta was first appointed as the Clinical Instructor from 1992 until 1998. He then took on a different role as Clinical Assistant Professor from 1998 until 2004, after which he was promoted to Clinical Associate Professor. Dr. Varlotta holds professional memberships with the American College of Sports Medicine (Fellow), the Physiatric Association of Spine Sports Occupational Rehab, the North American Spine Society, the American Academy of PM&R (Fellow), the American Board of Pain Medicine (Fellow), the US Olympic Medical Committee, the Association of Ringside Physicians, as well as the Association of Ringside Physicians. Dr. Varlotta is board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR). The mission of the ABPMR is to serve the public by improving the quality of patient care in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). This is accomplished through a process of certification and maintenance of certification that fosters excellence and encourages continuous learning. An extensive publisher, presenter and course director, Dr. Varlotta is active as a sports medicine physician, serving as the Rehabilitation Consultant to the NY Islanders and New Jersey Nets. He is also Medical Captain of the NYC Marathon, on the medical team of the 1996 and 2002 Olympics and Paralympics, and a member of the 2012 NYC Olympic Committee. Furthermore, he is Team Physician of the NJ Red Dogs Arena Football Team, NJ Rockin Rollers and Long Island Jaws In-line Hockey team, as well as Co-Director of the Millrose Track and Field Games. Being an avid sports enthusiast, Dr. Varlotta is the Medical Director for the NY Chapter of the Special Olympics, Consultant to S & F Football Agency, Team Physician for SUNY Purchase and a Ringside Physician for the NY State Athletic Commission for Boxing.

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