Ruth Alejandro, MD, FAAPMR

Clinical Expertise/Special Interest: 

Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Spasticity Management (Medications, Botox, Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Maintenance)
TBI Rehabilitation
Burn Rehabilitation
SCI Rehabilitation
Amputee Prosthetic Rehabilitation
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Neurologic Rehabilitation
Pain Management
Wound Care​

Education & Training:

Medical Doctorate, New York Medical College
Medical Internship, New York Medical College affiliate at Metropolitan Hospital
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency (Chief Resident), NYPH-University of Columbia and Cornell

Board Certification:

Dual Specialty- American Board of Physical Medical and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) with subspeciality in Brain Injury Medicine (BIM)

Academic Appointments:

Residency Site Program Director, Blythedale Rotation for NYPH-University Hospital of Columbia & Cornell PM&R Residency Program
Residency Site Program Director, Blythedale Rotation for New York Medical College PM&R Residency Program
Assistant Clinical Professor, Columbia University Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine