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Vadim Kushnerik, MD, Anesthesiology, New York, NY, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital

VadimKushnerikMD

Anesthesiology • New York, NY

Pain Medicine

Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College

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Summary

  • I am an American physician, surgeon, author, scientist and educator specializing in Interventional Pain Management. In 2001, I have established first Interventional Pain Management Center at New York Downtown Hospital, later known as New York University Downtown Hospital, most recently known as New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, where I have served as Division Chief for over the decade.
    I completed Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia School of Medicine and at New York Hospital, Cornell School of Medicine in 2001. As a fellow, I published scientific paper titled, “Multimodal Approaches to Improve Surgical Outcome” in the prestigious medical journal called Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management.
    I completed residency in Anesthesiology at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia School of Medicine in 2000. In 1997, I completed Internship in Internal Medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine. In 1996 I received Medical Doctorate Degree with Distinction in Research from Stony Brook School of Medicine. As a medical student, I have conducted research at Stony Brook University Hospital, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery under Dr. Thomas V. Bilfinger and at Old Westbury Neuroscience Research Institute under Dr. George B. Stefano. During my four years of medical school, I have published numerous research papers in various scientific journals including International Journal of Cardiology, International Journal of Immuno-pharmacology and Advances in Neuro-immunology Journal.
    I have been recognized for my expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery, including endoscopic discectomy, MILD surgery, SCS implants, DRG stimulator implants, intrathecal pump implants to name a few. I was first to describe new surgical technique to implant intrathecal pumps in the low back instead of the abdomen. In 2001, I implanted my first patient using this surgical techni

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Pain Medicine, 2000 - 2001
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Anesthesiology, 1997 - 2000
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellInternship, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1997
  • Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2001 - 2005
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2001 - 2004
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2001 - 2004
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2001 - 2001

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Presidential Who's Who Among Business and Professional Achievers 2008
  • ANS Physician Recognition Award 2008
  • Honorary Lecturer-ANS St. Jude Medical Company, 2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • "Pharmacology of steroids used during epidural steroid injections"  
    V. Kushnerik, G. Altman, P. Gozenput, Techniques in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management, 1/1/2009
  • "Spinal Cord Stimulator for the Treatment of a Woman with Vulvovaginal Burning and Deep Pelvic Pain"  
    A. Nair, A. Klapper, V. Kushnerik, I. Margulis, G. Del Priore, Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1/1/2008
  • "Multimodal Approaches to Improve Surgical Outcome"  
    S. Panchal and V. Kushnerik, Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management, 1/1/2002
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Abstracts/Posters

  • "Spinal Cord Stimulator for the Treatment of a Woman with Vulvovaginal Burning and Deep Pelvic Pain."
    Vadim Kushnerick, MD, American Academy of Pain Management Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, 1/1/2008

Lectures

  • "Treatment of Neuropathic Pain, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy." 
    Flushing, NY - 1/1/2006
  • "Spine Pain." 
    New York Downtown Hospital, NY - 1/1/2004
  • "Pain Management." 
    New York Downtown Hospital, NY - 1/1/2003
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Press Mentions

  • Dr. Gabriella Kovi Joins Wall Street Pain Relief Center Team
    Dr. Gabriella Kovi Joins Wall Street Pain Relief Center TeamApril 11th, 2016

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Vadim Kushnerik, Dr. Vadim Kushnerik, MD, Dr. V Kushnerik