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Dr. David R Borenstein M.D., Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Dr. David R Borenstein M.D.

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

5/5(102)
866 E 29th St Brooklyn NY, 11210
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Dr. David Borenstein is a physiatrist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Borenstein is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Borenstein 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. Borenstein 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

Technion-Israel Inst Of Tech- Fac Of Med- Haifa- Israel 1995

Faculty Med Technion Israel Institute Technology 1995

Board Certification

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 22 years of experience
Dr. David R Borenstein M.D.
Dr. David R Borenstein M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • Why does my knee hurt?

    I would recommend you follow up with an orthopedist or physiatrist to evaluate your pain. While imaging such as X-rays or MRIs is beneficial, I find a good history and physical exam key. If your inner side of the knee hurts, I suspect it could be Pes Anserine bursitis, a meniscal tear or an MCL injury. READ MORE

  • What can I do about my shoulder pain?

    I recommend you try one of several regenerative medicine techniques.These include Prolotherapy, Platelet rich plasma (PRP), or stem cell therapy. While each of these have their advantages and disadvantages, they all can help with reducing or even eliminating shoulder pain. READ MORE

  • Do physiatrists prescribe meds?

    Yes. Physiatrists are either MDs or DOs that can prescribe medicine including anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, and pain meds. READ MORE

Dr. David R Borenstein M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. David Borenstein, MD

866 E 29th St -
Brooklyn, NY 11210
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Dr. David R Borenstein M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 102 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) 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.

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