Chris Cherian MD

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Non-Operative Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Physician at HMH Orthopedic Specialists of New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Chris Cherian specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a subspecialty in Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical). He completed his fellowship in Sports Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and holds residencies with Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School, where he was Chief Resident. He currently practices as a sports medicine physician at HMH Orthopedic Specialists of New Jersey and as an attending physician at Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center. His research experience includes topics such as musculoskeletal ultrasound and platelet-rich plasma therapy, with several publications in medical journals. Dr. Cherian has received honors, including the Anthony F. DiMarco MD Fellowship Award and was an Administrative Chief Resident.

Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation), 2019 - 2020
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical SchoolChief Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2018 - 2019
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical SchoolResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2016 - 2019
Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of ChicagoInternship, Preliminary Year, 2015 - 2016
Ross University School of MedicineClass of 2015

NJ State Medical License Active through 2027
NY State Medical License 2020 - 2027
GA State Medical License 2019 - 2021
IL State Medical License 2015 - 2016
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine
Alliance for Physician Certification & AdvancementRegistered in Musculoskeletal Sonography (RMSK)

Anthony F. DiMarco MD Fellowship Award American Spinal Injury Association, 2019
Administrative Chief Resident Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation / Rutgers NJMS, 2018-2019

PubMed

Dynamic Ultrasound Assessment for Diagnosis of Pseudo-Patellar Clunk Syndrome: A Case Report.
Steven R Carlson, Gregg R Klein, Chris Cherian
Journal of Clinical Ultrasound. 2025-02-01
6 citations
A review of upper extremity peripheral nerve injuries in throwing athletes.
Robert L Bowers, Chris Cherian, Jason L Zaremski
PM & R. 2022-05-01
7 citations
Suggested Curricular Guidelines for Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Training.
Oluseun A Olufade, Amrish Patel, Chris Cherian, Anna L. Waterbrook, Jason L. Zaremski
Current Sports Medicine Reports. 2021-07-01

Journal Articles

Optimizing Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections: A Narrative Review
Chris Cherian, Gerard A. Malanga, Ken Mautner, Biologic Orthopedics Journal, 11/24/2020

Abstracts/Posters

Autologous, micro-fragmented adipose tissue as treatment for chronic shoulder pain in wheelchair using individuals with spinal cord injury: A Pilot Study
Chris Cherian, Gerard A. Malanga, Nathan Hogaboom, Trevor Dyson-Hudson, American Spinal Injury Association Annual Scientific Meeting, Virtual Podium Presentation, 10/2020
Orthobiologics: Who, What, When, Where, and Why
Chris Cherian, National Athletic Training Association Clinical Symposia and AT Expo, Virtual Podium Presentation, 7/2020
Time to Knee Replacement After Orthobiologic Injections (T.K.O.): A Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Outcome Study.
Chris Cherian, Neeru Jayanthi, Sophie Lederer, Matthew Margol, Kenneth Mautner, 2nd Annual Regenerative Medicine Symposium American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Virtual Podium Presentation, 4/2020