Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and Montefiore Department of Rehabilitation Medicine recently announced the launch of a new Outpatient Physician Practice, a comprehensive health resource for the community. Housed in a classic building adorned with artwork that provides therapeutic benefits, the multidisciplinary practice synthesizes the latest treatment technologies in a healing environment to optimize the patient experience.
The facility has 11 practice rooms, with onsite capability for the most advanced medical and therapeutic treatments. The practice oversees individualized care plans to help patients maximize their recovery and achieve wellness goals.
“The expanded Outpatient Physician Practice gives us a new opportunity to support patients and their families during every step of their journey to recovery, which is the cornerstone of our mission,” said Burke President and CEO Jeffrey Menkes. “This elegant building clearly enhances the patient experience, allowing our physicians and therapists to provide the highest level of care across a broad range of disciplines.”
The Outpatient Physician Practice offers continued care for patients who have completed an inpatient stay at Burke or another post-acute rehabilitation hospital, as well as for members of the community needing outpatient rehabilitation services for symptoms of a chronic condition or injury. Burke has assembled a world-class team of board-certified physicians, dedicated to helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.
Matthew N. Bartels, M.D., MPH, professor and chairman, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Montefiore Health System, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, said, “We are proud to offer this outstanding medical resource to the community, with a group of the finest specialists in neurology, pulmonology, cardiac rehabilitation, sports medicine, orthopedics and spinal pain intervention gathered in one location to facilitate healing in a unique setting.”
Angel Herrera, director of business and clinical affairs for Montefiore Rehabilitation Medicine, serves as director of Burke”™s Outpatient Physician Practice.
