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Contact Information:

Winfree

Christopher J. Winfree, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Director, Center for Chronic Pelvic Pain

710 West 168th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10032

(212) 342-2776 (Office)
(212) 305-4108 (Fax)

cjw12@columbia.edu

Additional Office Location:

Christopher J. Winfree, M.D.
1200 East Ridgewood Ave, 2nd Floor
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 327-8600 (Office)
(201) 327-8225 (Fax)

Undergraduate: Dartmouth College.
Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Residency: The Neurological Institute of New York.
Fellowship: Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, David G. Kline, M.D.

Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Kim J. Burchiel, M.D.

Clinical Interests:

Pelvic pain, failed back surgery syndrome, back pain, neck pain, postherpetic neuralgia, complex regional pain syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, facial pain, and occipital neuralgia.

Peripheral nerve tumors, entrapments, injuries, brachial plexus avulsions, nerve repairs, and nerve transfers.

Research Interests:

Spinal cord bypass surgery, in which peripheral nerves from above the level of spinal cord injury are plugged into the spinal cord below the level of injury to permit recovery of function. 

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Contact Information:

Cooper

Kimberly L. Cooper, M.D.

Herbert Irving Pavilion, 11th Floor
161 Ft. Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032

(212) 305-0144 (Office)
(212) 305-0139 (Fax)

klc11@columbia.edu

Undergraduate: Harvard College
Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.        
Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia Campus
Fellowship:

Department of Urology, Columbia University

Clinical Interests:

Female urology, voiding dysfunction, neurourology

Research Interests:

Female urology, voiding dysfunction, neurourology

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Contact Information:

Jillian L. Capodice, L.Ac, M.S.

Director, Acupuncture Research and Integrative Clinical Service

Department of Urology, Center for Holistic Urology

161 Fort Washington Avenue, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10032

(212) 305-0114 (Appointments)
(917) 520-5383 (Voicemail)

jc2346@columbia.edu
Additional Office Location:

157 East 86th Street, Suite 2B
New York, New York 10028
(212) 426-2622 (Office)

Undergraduate: Towson University
Graduate School: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
Fellowship:

Molecular Urology Laboratory, Columbia University Medical Center

Previous Appointment: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Department of Biosciences
Clinical Interests:

Acupuncture and traditional oriental medicine for urologic symptoms related to pelvic pain, chronic prostatitis, vulvodynia, male and female sexual pain disorders, musculoskeletal pain, acupuncture and traditional oriental medicine during cancer supportive care and survivorship

Research Interests:

Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine clinical trial development, elucidation of biomarkers pertinent to the biological activity of acupuncture, mixed methods for evidence-based research acupuncture and CAM

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Contact Information:
Herzig

Niva Herzig, MS PT, BCIA-PMDB

Founder/Owner Core Dynamics Physical Therapy, LLC

177 North Dean Street, Suite 302

Englewood, NJ 07631

(201)-568-5060 (office)

(201)568-5061 (fax)

niva@coredynamicspt.com

www.coredynamicspt.com

Undergraduate: George Washington University
Graduate School: Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical Interests:

Physical therapy related to pelvic floor dysfunction in women and men, including pelvic pain, urinary urgency/frequency, vulvodynia/vestibulodynia, interstitial cystitis, pudendal neuralgia, prostatitis, genital pain, incontinence, pre-natal and postpartum care

References:

Physical Therapy and the Treatment of Endometriosis Vision: The International Pelvic Pain Society Newsletter September 2006: Volume 14:2

Pregnancy and Achy? Had a baby and still hurting? Physical therapy is a solution: Advance for Physical Therapists & Assistants February 13, 2006

IBS, Pain with Intercourse, Pelvic or Abdominal Pain: www.ourgyn.com

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Contact Information:

Sloane W. Berger-Chen, M.D.

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Herbert Irving Pavilion

161 Fort Washington Avenue

New York, NY 10032

(212) 305-1107 (Appointments)

sb2600@columbia.edu

Undergraduate: University of California, Santa Barbara
Graduate School:

University of Hawaii, John A Burns School of Medicine

Residency:

University of California, Davis

Clinical Interests:

General gynecology with special interest in pediatric and adolescent gynecology as well as vulvar and pain disorders.

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Contact Information:
Heidi Klingbeil

Heidi Klingbeil , MD

Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine

180 Fort Washington Avenue, 1st Floor
New York, NY 10032

(212) 305-3535 (Office)
(212) 342-1470 (Fax)

hk2456@columbia.edu

Undergraduate: Colorado State University
Medical School:

The University of Colorado

Residency:

The University of Colorado

Board Certified:

Pain Medicine

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Clinical Interests:

Pelvic pain, pain syndromes and neurological rehabilitation, peripheral nerve entrapment, musculoskeletal conditions and pain syndromes, geriatric rehabilitation

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Contact Information:
Amy Stein

Amy Stein MPT, BCIA-PMDB

Beyond Basics Physical Therapy, LLC

1560 Broadway Suite #311 (on 46th St)
New York, NY 10036

(212) 354-2822 (Office)
(212) 354-2752 (Fax)

www.beyondbasicsphysicaltherapy.com

helpdesk@beyondbasicsphysicaltherapy.com

Undergraduate: Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Graduate School: Nova Southeastern University (Master of Physical Therapy)
Current Schooling:

Nova Southeastern University (Doctorate of Physical Therapy)

Author: Heal Pelvic Pain (published by McGraw-Hill)

Board Member:

International Pelvic Pain Society

Clinical Interests:

Pelvic floor dysfunction in women, men and children, including pelvic pain, bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction, pudendal neuralgia, IC, IBS, vulvodynia, vestibulitis, non-bacterial prostatitis, incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse.  Spinal injuries, chronic back and neck pain, orthopedic injuries, pre-natal/post-partum care, and breast health.

References:

Explore “The Journal of Science and Healing”, Ask the Experts about Pelvic Pain, Vol 4:1 Jan/Feb ‘08 

Vision:  International Pelvic Pain Society, Physical Therapy and the Treatment of Endometriosis, Sept ’06: Vol 14:2.

Advance for Physical Therapy & Ourgyn.com, Pregnant & achy? Had a baby & still hurting?, Feb ’06

NBC News with Dr. Max Gomez, “Symptoms of Vulvodynia”, July 25 ’05 NY, NY

Ourgyn.com,  Pelvic Floor Dysfunction can cause Vulvar, Vaginal, Pelvic Pain July ‘05

NY Daily News, Easing the Pain Below, Apr ‘04 

ABC”s Healthology.com, Explaining Pelvic Pain, July ‘03

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Contact Information:
Nancy Maskal

Nancy Ely-Maskal, PTA

Assistant Chief of Physical Therapy

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center

500 Grand Avenue

Englewood, NJ 07631

(201) 567-2277 Ph.

(201) 567-7506 Fax

www.Rehabmed.net , Masknan@aol.com

Undergraduate: Fairleigh Dickinson University
Current Schooling:

Pudendal Neuralgia – PT Approach

Urological and Gynecological Pain Syndrome

Intermediate Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction

Pelvic Floor Dissection

Evaluation and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence

Clinical Interests:

Pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, prostititis, pudendal neuralgia, sacroiliac dysfunction, osteoporosis, gait and balance disorders. 

Publications:

Contributor – Advance for PT Magazine

“Command Control”

Women with pelvic health conditions must learn to talk about this 'taboo' topic

Awards: Finalist – NJ Biz Healthcare Hero Award

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