Joseph H. Feinberg, MD
Dr. Joseph H. Feinberg completed his residency training at NYU Medical Center (Rusk Institute). He received fellowships in orthopaedic pathology at Hospital for Special Surgery and in orthopaedic biomechanics at the University of Iowa.
Dr. Feinberg has been the team physician of St. Peters College. He served as the team physician for Seton Hall University, and he also served Jersey City State College and the professional soccer team the Jersey Dragons.
Dr. Feinberg is the editor of a book entitled Peripheral Nerve Injuries in the Athlete, published by Human Kinetics. He has written many book chapters and has been the co-author of many peer reviewed articles.
His clinical expertise and research experience has been the application of electrodiagnostic testing (EMG) in the identification and management of brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries and disorders.
Dr. Feinberg is a consultant for the Office of Professional Medical Conduct in New York State’s Department of Health, and he is a volunteer in Medical Reserve Corps in New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Dr. Feinberg serves on the Editorial Board for the Hospital for Special Surgery Journal. He has been the reviewer for many peer review journals and has participated in educational programs throughout the U.S. and internationally. His lectures are primarily in the area of brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries and disorders, and the role of electrodiagnostics (EMG).
Along with his status as a boarded fellow of the American Academy and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, he has specialty boards in Electromyography and Sports Medicine. He is also a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine.
Dr. Feinberg is part of a medical team called F.O.C.O.S. (Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine) that travels to Ghana to treat patients with orthopaedic and neurological disorders. He has also volunteered his medical services in Havana, Cuba.
He has competed as a triathlete and marathon runner, travels extensively, and has been to all seven continents.
Appointments
Associate Attending Physiatrist, Hospital for Special Surgery
Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
Specialty
PhysiatrySports Medicine
Electromyography
Special Expertise
Sports/Orthopedic related injuries
Spine injuries and disorders
Brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries and disorders
Awards
Graduated Union College with Honors in Biology
2nd Annual New Jersey Healthy American Fitness Leaders
New York University Institute Research Award
Chief Resident at Rusk Institute
"Best Doctors in New York," New York magazine, 2001-2010
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As of February 11, 2010, Dr. Feinberg reported no financial interest relationships with healthcare industry.
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Education
MD, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York
Internship
Mt. Sinai Hospital, New YorkResidency
Mt. Sinai Hospital, PGY2 General Surgery, New York
Rusk Institute of Rehab. Medicine, New York
Fellowship
Hospital for Special Surgery, Orthopedic Pathology, New York, 1985
University of Iowa, Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Iowa City, Iowa, 1986
State Licensure
New Jersey, New YorkJoseph H. Feinberg, MD is the author of the following articles on HSS.edu:
For Patients
For Professionals
- Musculocutaneous Neuropathy: Case Report and Discussion
- Ulnar Neuropathy at the Wrist
- T1 Radiculopathy: Electrodiagnostic Evaluation
- Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy: Case Report and Discussion
- Electrodiagnostics: Localization, Quantification, Prognostication
- Essentials of Electrodiagnostics & Practical Applications
- Brachial Plexopathy/Nerve Root Avulsion in a Football Player: The Role of Electrodiagnostics
- Electrodiagnostic Corner: Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies: Case Report and Discussion
- Electrodiagnostic Corner: Cervical Radiculopathy vs Parsonage Turner Syndrome: A Case Report
- Electrodiagnosis Corner: Sciatic Neuropathy: Case Report and Discussion of the Literature on Post-Operative Sciatic Neuropathy and Sciatic Nerve Tumors
- EMG: Myths and Facts
Selected Publications
For more publications, please see the PubMed listing.
Clinical Trials
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New York, NY 10021
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Fax: 212.774.2006
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