Kathy Aligene MD

Neuromuscular Medicine, Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Interventional Pain, Regenerative Medicine, and Pelvic Pain Specialist

Summary

Dr. Kathy Aligene is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation based in Long Island City, NY, with subspecialties in Neuromuscular Medicine, Pain Medicine, and Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical). She completed her medical education at St. George's University School of Medicine and her training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she also served as Chief Resident. She further specialized with a Pain Medicine fellowship at the same institution. Her clinical expertise includes complex regional pain syndrome, neuro-rehabilitation, neck and back pain, and pelvic floor pain/dysfunction. She has contributed to several publications and received various honors, including a Scholar award from the American Pain Society.

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalFellowship, Pain Medicine, 2014 - 2015
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiChief Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2013 - 2014
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2011 - 2014
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2011
St. George's University School of MedicineClass of 2010

NY State Medical License 2016 - 2027
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

Scholar American Pain Society, 2014
Innovative Leadership Training Scholarship in Medical Leadership and Advocacy 2006
Ronald E. McNair Research Scholar 2001

PubMed

15 citations
Pharmacology of balance and dizziness.
Emerald Lin, Kathy Aligene
Neurorehabilitation. 2013-01-01
30 citations
Vestibular and balance treatment of the concussed athlete
Kathy Aligene, Emerald Lin
Neurorehabilitation. 2013-01-01

Journal Articles

Strengthening Exercises and Running Performance
Lin E, Aligene K, Rehab in Review, 1/1/2011
Humanism in Medicine: A Case Study in Mentor/Trainee Responsibilities
Conway J, Aligene K, Aris-Williams S and Patel S, Society of Research Administrators International, 1/1/2006
The Effects of TH1 Cytokine Manipulation on the Central Nervous System: Inflammation and Demyelination in an Animal Model of Multiple Sclerosis
Aligene K, Powers J and Segal B, Rochester McNair Journal, 1/1/2002

Books/Book Chapters

Pain Management and Palliative Care: A Comprehensive Guide.
Chapter: Facial Pain.
Page 113 - 123Aligene K, Lener MS, Spinner D, Khelemsky YEditors: Sackheim, Kimberly.Springer-Verlag, New York, NY2015
Ultrasound Guided Musculoskeletal Injections.
Chapter: Elbow Chapter.
Aligene K., Lin E., Spinner D.Editors: Spinner D and Kirschner.2014

Abstracts/Posters

Functional Outcomes in two adult patients with Post-Infectious Demyelinating Brainstem Encephalitis.
Leung E., Aligene K., Fine J., and Ambrose A., Association of Academic Physiatrists, Nashville, TN, 1/1/2014
Neurological Complications of Intrathecal Methotrexate.
Paul G., Terranova L., Aligene K., Fine J., American Academy Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Washington, DC, 1/1/2013
High Volume Blood Patch in Treating Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension with Associated Cranial VI Nerve Palsy in an Athletic Runner.
Baksh, W.S, Aligene K., Danesh H., Pain Physician Journal, 1/1/2013

Lectures

Phantom Limb Pain.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital - 1/1/2015
Inpatient Falls Prevention and Management: Where we are and where do we go from here?
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital - 1/1/2014
Humanism in Medicine Pilot Initiative.
Trenton, NJ - 1/1/2005