Elizabeth M. Manejías, MD
Sports Medicine Physiatrist
New York, NY 10019
Tel: 212.254.6783
Fax: 646.992.4193
About Dr. Manejias
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.
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
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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
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
Certifications
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
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida
Languages
EnglishFor My Patients
Publications by Dr. Manejias
Research
Clinical Trials / Research Studies
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.
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