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Elizabeth M. Manejías, MD

Physiatry
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About Dr. Manejías

Dr. Elizabeth Manejías is a fellowship-trained, board certified physician in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Primary Care Sports Medicine. She specializes in the nonsurgical care of spine and musculoskeletal injuries, and offers a holistic approach to help patients stay active. As an Institute of Functional Medicine - IFM Certified Practitioner, she specializes in integrative approaches to musculoskeletal injuries.

Certified in medical acupuncture, Dr. Manejías integrates the use of myofascial based acupuncture and trigger point dry needling into the care of painful musculoskeletal conditions. She believes in addressing the root cause of illness and will help patients identify contributing lifestyle and nutritional factors. 

Dr. Manejías completed a fellowship in 2007 at HSS in spine and sports medicine focusing in the specialized care of the performing artist.  She currently serves as the on-site consulting physician for musculoskeletal injuries at The Juilliard School.

Departments

Specialized Centers

Performing Arts Medicine Collaborative

Special Expertise

Medical acupuncture
Acupuncture for headaches 
Trigger point muscle injections
Dry needling
Spine and sports medicine
Dance medicine
Performing arts medicine
Lifestyle and Functional Medicine 
Lifestyle support for bone health

Procedures

Acupuncture
Muscle trigger point injections
Dry needling of myofascial trigger points
Occipital nerve block

Insurance

If your insurance is not listed, please call our office if you have questions regarding your insurance coverage. If you have out-of-network benefits, then your insurance may reimburse you for a portion of your office visit. We will work with you and your insurance to minimize your out-of-pocket costs. Financial assistance may be available for patients in need.

Credentials

Appointments

Assistant Attending Physiatrist, Hospital for Special Surgery
Assistant Professor, Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
 

Affiliations

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Performing Arts Medicine Association
Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM)
International Association for Dance Medicine and Science

Certification

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/ Physiatry, Primary Care Sports Medicine, IFMCP
Medical Acupuncture, UCLA/Helms Medical Institute Medical Acupuncture for Physicians
Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner - IFMCP

Education

Medical: State University of New York, Brooklyn, NY
Residency: Chief Resident, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Fellowship: Spine and Sports Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College/Hospital for Special Surgery

State Licensure

Languages

English

For My Patients

Publications by Dr. Manejías

Research

Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.

As of May 11, 2024, Dr. Manejias reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.

HSS and its physicians make this information available to patients and the public, thus creating a transparent environment for those who are interested in this information. Further, the HSS Conflicts of Interest and Commitment Policy prohibits physicians from collecting royalties on products they develop that are used on patients at HSS.