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Thomas Riolo, DO, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Lake Success, NY, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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Physical Medicine/Rehab • Lake Success, NY

Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Langone Health

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Summary

  • Thomas Riolo DO, FAAPMR is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and practices at NYU Langone Health. He is a triple board certified Physiatrist/Pain Management specialist. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation as well as the American Board of Osteopathic Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He is also Board Certified in Pain Medicine. He attended New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2010. He performed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at New York University Langone Medical Center in New York. He also served as Chief Resident at Bellevue Hospital and Manhattan Veterans Association Medical Center. He then completed fellowship training in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital System in New York.

    His focus is evaluation and non-operative treatment of spinal disorders and conditions such as, but not limited to, stenosis, herniated discs, facet joint inflammation, and myofascial pain syndrome. He performs fluoroscopic (X-ray) guided injections such as epidural steroid injections, medial branch blocks, and facet joint injections. He also performs trigger point injections to help alleviate pain caused by spasm and myofascial pain syndrome. He also performs ultrasound guided joint injections for a multitude of joint issues including arthritis.

    Dr. Riolo's care philosophy focuses on patient education and exploring all means of conservative measure prior all treatment options prior to more invasive procedures. Dr. Riolo strives to treat each patient with compassion and understanding, while explaining each condition thoroughly. Please set an appointment for a comprehensive examination and treatment plan guided by Dr. Riolo and he will try his best to increase your function, improve your quality of life, and decrease your pain in a non-surgical approach.

Education & Training

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiFellowship, Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation), 2014 - 2015
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2011 - 2014
  • NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine
    NYIT College Of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2010
  • Dominican College of Blauvelt
    Dominican College of BlauveltB.A., Biology-Honors Program, 2001 - 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State License 2021 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State License 2014 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State License 2017 - 2025
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State License 2017 - 2018
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • AOA Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pain Medicine (CAQ)
  • AOA Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellows President New York Society of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2014

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • "Noninvasive cranial stimulation to improve gait and balance of Parkinson's patients"  
    Riolo, Thomas A, Rehab in Review, 1/1/2012

Books/Book Chapters

  • Musculoskeletal Sports and Spine Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide 
    Chapter: "Lateral Epicondylitis" 
    Page 89 - 92Riolo, Thomas A., Levchenko, AleksandrEditors: S. Kahn, M.D..Springer Press, New York2018
  • Pain Management Clinical Pocket Guide 
    Chapter: "Interventional Procedures with Medical Comorbidities" 
    Riolo, Thomas A., Levchenko Aleksandr., Forzani Brian R.Editors: Kimberly Sackheim D.O..Springer Press, New York2015
  • Pain Management Clinical Pocket Guide 
    Chapter: "Anticoagulation in Interventional Procedures" 
    Riolo, Thomas A., Sachkheim, JuliaEditors: Kimberly Sackheim D.O..Springer Press, New York2015
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Abstracts/Posters

  • "33 Year Old Female Demonstrating Deterioration of Trabecular Bone Microarchitecture on High Resolution 3T MRI: A Case Report"
    Thomas Riolo D.O Jeffrey Heckman D.O, Brian Forzani M.D., Shan Babeendran D.O, Joanna Becker M.D., Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/6/2013
  • "60 Year Old Male Develops Immune Hemolytic Anemia After Receiving IVIG Treatment for Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy: A Case Report"
    Shan Babeendran D.O., Jeffrey Cohen M.D, Thomas Riolo D.O, Brian Forzani M.D., Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/6/2013
  • "Atypical Variant of Guillain-Barre Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report."
    Thomas Riolo D.O., Dellene Kornitsky - Troy D.O., Christopher Boudakian D.O., Joan Gold M.D., American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, National Harbor, MD, 1/3/2013
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Lectures

  • "Introduction to Interventional Spine Medicine" 
    East Meadow, NY - 1/18/2017
  • "Regenerative Spinal Therapeutics: An Update" 
    Old Westbury, NY - 1/17/2017
  • "Osteopathic Manipulation for the Throwing Athlete" 
    New York, NY - 1/9/2017
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Thomas Riolo, Dr. Thomas Riolo, DO, Dr. T Riolo, Dr. Thomas Antonio Riolo