Medical Director, rehabwoRx Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Curriculum Vitae
JEFFREY KAHN, M.D.
CURRENT POSITION: Medical Director
rehabwoRx Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, PLLC
OFFICE ADDRESS: 5000 Brittonfield Parkway
East Syracuse, New York 13057
OFFICE TELEPHONE: 315-***-****
OFFICE FACSIMILE: 315-***-****
ELECTRONIC MAIL: adiogc@r.postjobfree.com
WEBSITE: www.rehabworx.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: www.facebook.com/DrJeffreyKahn
www.linkedin.com/in/drjeffreykahn
EDUCATION:
Undergraduate: University of Rochester, Bachelor of Arts in Economics (1980)
Medical: St. George’s University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (1984)
Postgraduate: Cornell University, Certificate in Executive Healthcare Leadership (2020)
Cornell University, Certificate in Healthcare Change Management (2020)
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING:
Department of Surgery, Booth Memorial Medical Center, New York University School of Medicine (1984-85)
Department of Neurosurgery, Elmhurst City Hospital Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1985-86)
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1986-89), Chief Resident (1988-89)
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
Federal Licensing Examination (1986)
Medical Licensure, State of New York (1988), # 174607
Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (1990)
Diplomate, Association of Academic Physiatrists (1990)
Fellow, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (1990)
Fellow, North American Spine Society (1992)
Certified Independent Medical Examiner, American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (1995)
Authorized Independent Medical Examiner, NYS Workers’ Compensation Board (2001)
Authorized Impartial Specialist, NYS Workers’ Compensation Board (2011)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (ABQAURP)
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
North American Spine Society
American Medical Association
Medical Society of the State of New York
Onondaga County Medical Society
DISABILITY CONSULTANT ACTIVITY:
MetLife Disability, Independent PM&R Medical Consultant, Oriskany, NY Claims Center (2000-2001)
Authorized Independent Medical Examiner, NYS Workers’ Compensation Board (2001-Present)
Authorized Impartial Specialist, NYS Workers’ Compensation Board (2011-Present)
EDITORIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
Editorial Board, Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation (1994)
Editorial Board, ADVANCE for Directors in Rehabilitation (1995-2008)
Medical Advisory Board, The Medical Disability Advisor, Fourth Edition (2001)
MEDICAL ADVISORY PANELS:
Advisory Committee on The Medical Fee Schedule and Allied Problems
NYS Workers’ Compensation Board (1992-96)
Subcommittee on Work Hardening Programs
NYS Workers’ Compensation Board (1992-96)
Subcommittee on the Revision of the NYSWCB Medical Fee Schedule
Medical Society of the State of New York (1995-96)
Physician Reviewer and Workers’ Compensation Second Opinion Review Panel
Empire State Medical, Scientific and Educational Foundation (1995)
New York State Legislature No Fault Insurance Reform Working Group (2010)
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS:
Attending Physician, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University Hospital, Syracuse, New York (1989-2000)
Active Medical Staff, Department of Medicine
Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, New York (1989-Present)
Attending Physician, Rehabilitation Medicine Service
Veterans Administration Medical Center, Syracuse, New York (1989-1999)
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York (2014-Present)
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse (1989-98)
TEACHING APPOINTMENTS:
Specialty Faculty Visitor
Rural Medicine Education Program, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse (1989-98)
Faculty Preceptor
Introduction to Clinical Medicine, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse (1989-98, 2010)
Spine Lecture Series
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse (1991-94)
Faculty Preceptor
Medical Student Teaching Program, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse (1989-98)
CONSULTING STAFF APPOINTMENTS:
Consulting Staff Physician, St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center (1989-98)
Consulting Physiatrist, Arthritis Clinic, SUNY Health Science Center (1990-98)
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
Young Physiatrists Committee
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (1991-95)
Industrial Medicine and Workers’ Compensation Committee
Onondaga County Medical Society (1990-2012), Chair (1999-2011)
Committee on Workers’ Compensation, Occupational Health, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical Society of the State of New York (1992-present)
Committee on Workers’ Compensation and No Fault Insurance
Medical Society of the State of New York, Vice-Chair (2006-09), Chair (2009-2012), Advisor (2012-Present)
Nominee, Committee of Revision of State of California WC Medical Guidelines
Rand Corporation on behalf of California Department of Industrial Relations
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2004)
INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
Founding Member, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse (1989-98)
Supervising Physician and Program Developer, Work Response Program
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse (1993-98)
Physician In Charge, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse (1994-98)
CLINICAL GUIDELINES DEVELOPMENT:
Primary Researcher and Medical Consultant for Clinical Guidelines
Functional Capacity Evaluations and Work Hardening Programs
NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Revised Medical Fee Schedule (1994-96)
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reviewer
NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Revised Medical Fee Schedule (1995-96)
Lead Reviewer, NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Diagnostic Network Guidelines
Medical Society of the State of New York (2010-11)
Lead Reviewer, NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Medical Treatment Guidelines
Medical Society of the State of New York (2008-10)
Lead Reviewer, NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Impartial Specialist Guidelines
Medical Society of the State of New York (2010-11)
Lead Reviewer, NYS Workers’ Compensation Board IME Guidelines
Medical Society of the State of New York (2010-11)
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
Course Chairman and Program Developer
“First Annual Seminar on Workers’ Compensation Issues: Utilizing Effective Strategies”
Onondaga County Medical Society and SUNY Health Science Center
Onondaga County Convention Center, Syracuse, New York (June 1994)
Course Coordinator
“Should there be practice parameters for chronic low back pain?”
Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Atlanta, Georgia (November 1997)
Course Chairman and Program Developer
“Workers’ Compensation 2000: Effective Medicolegal Strategies for the New Millenium”
Onondaga County Medical Society and Injured Workers Bar Association
Sheraton University Conference Center, Syracuse, New York (June 2000)
Course Co-Chairman and Program Developer
“Controversial Topics in Workers’ Compensation”
Onondaga County Medical Society and Injured Workers’ Bar Association
The Marx Hotel and Convention Center, Syracuse, New York (March 2003)
INVITED LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS:
“Epidemiology of sports injuries and how it has changed the way we play”
New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Inter-Institutional Forum on Sports Medicine
Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, April 1987
“Myotonia dystrophica complicated by C4 quadriplegia”
American Spinal Injury Association Annual Meeting
Oral/Poster Presentation, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1989
“Rehabilitation in the Arthritis Patient”
Auburn Memorial Hospital, Auburn, New York
Medical Grand Rounds, February 1990
“Understanding Myofascial Pain Syndromes”
University of Rochester Medical Center
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Grand Rounds, April 1990
“Comprehensive Approach to Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Services and Work Hardening”
Regional Meeting of the New York State Chapter
National Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector, Syracuse, May 1990
“Diagnosis and Treatment of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy”
The Travelers Companies, Syracuse, New York, September 1990
“Role of the Physiatrist in the Evaluation and Treatment of Injured Workers”
Industrial Medicine Committee, Onondaga County Medical Society, October 1990
“Functional Capacity Evaluations and Work Readiness Programs”
ConServCo Annual Training Day, Aurora, New York, October 1990
“Diagnosis and Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndromes”
Department of Family Medicine Annual Teaching Day
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, January 1991
“The Painful Hemiplegic Shoulder: Diagnosis and Treatment”
Department of Occupational Therapy, St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center, March 1991
“The Scope of Physiatry”
Central New York Chapter, Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, Syracuse, April 1991
“Diagnosis and Treatment of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy”
Medical Grand Rounds, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Potsdam, New York, May 1991
“Cumulative Trauma Disorders”
Conference on Occupational Health for Primary Care Providers
Department of Family Medicine, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, June 1991
“Functional Restoration in Low Back Pain”
Current Trends in Rehabilitation of the Injured Worker
New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Annual Teaching Day
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, October 1991
“Multi-Disciplinary Approaches to the Non-Surgical Management of Low Back Pain”
Industrial Medicine Committee, Onondaga County Medical Society
and SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, March 1992
“Physiatric Approach to the Treatment of Osteoporosis”
Multidisciplinary Conference on Osteoporosis
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, October 1992
“Physiatrists’ Approach to Medical Treatment and Disability Evaluation”
Kemper Regional Claims Managers Seminar, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, May 1993
“Rational Approach to Work Related Injury and Functional Assessment”
Program in Ergonomics and Biomechanics, Occupational and Industrial Orthopedic Center,
New York University, New York, March 1994
“The New York State Workers’ Compensation System”
First Annual Seminar on Workers’ Compensation Issues
Onondaga County Medical Society, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, June 1994
“Independent Medical Evaluations: Fact vs. Fiction”
First Annual Seminar on Workers’ Compensation Issues
Onondaga County Medical Society and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, June 1994
“New York State Workers’ Compensation Board
Functional Capacity Evaluation Guidelines: Review and Usage”
First Annual Seminar on Workers’ Compensation Issues
Onondaga County Medical Society and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, June 1994
“Office Evaluation of Low Back Pain”
St. Joseph’s Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program Core Curriculum Series
Syracuse, New York, January 1995
“Practical Approach to Occupational Disability and Return to Work Programs”
Family Practice Refresher Course
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, Syracuse, New York, January 1995
“Work Hardening: Returning Injured Workers to Work”
15th Annual National Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Medicine Seminar
Hyannis, Massachusetts, July 1995
“Development of Clinical Guidelines in the Workers’ Compensation System”
15th Annual National Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Medicine Seminar
Hyannis, Massachusetts, July 1995
“Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction”
Adirondack Medical Center, Saranac Lake, New York
SUNY Health Science Center Rural Medical Education Program, June 1996
“Orthotics and Prosthetics Under Workers’ Compensation”
New York Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Syracuse, September 1996
“Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Entrapment Neuropathies”
Oswego Hospital, Oswego, New York
SUNY Health Science Center Rural Medical Education Program, July 1997
“Orthotics and Prosthetics Under Workers’ Compensation”
New York Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Islandia, New York, October 1997
“Should there be practice parameters for low back pain?”
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Annual Assembly, Atlanta, Georgia, November 1997
“Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Evaluation and Management”
Adirondack Medical Center, Lake Placid, NY, February 1998
“How to Effect Changes in the Workers’ Compensation System”
New York Chapter of the National Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector
Syracuse, New York, May 1999
“Workers’ Comp 101: A Primer for Practicing Physicians”
Workers’ Compensation 2000: Effective Medicolegal Strategies for the New Millenium
Onondaga County Medical Society and Injured Workers Bar Association
Sheraton University Conference Center, Syracuse, New York, June 2000
“Post-Polio Syndrome: Evaluation and Management”
New York Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
New York, New York, September 2000
“Workers’ Compensation Update”
New York Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
New York, New York, September 2000
“Effective Strategies in the Management of the Difficult Workers’ Compensation Claim”
CNY Chapter, American Occupational Health Nurses Association
Syracuse, New York, August 2002
“Role of the Orthotist in the Workers’ Compensation System”
New York Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Verona, New York, August 2002
“Workers’ Compensation: Pitfalls and Pearls”
Annual Assembly, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Orlando, Florida, November 2002
“Pain Clinics: Do They Manage Pain and Can They?”
Controversial Topics in Workers’ Compensation
Onondaga County Medical Society and Injured Workers’ Bar Association
The Marx Hotel and Convention Center, Syracuse, New York, March 2003
“Workers’ Compensation Pearls and Pitfalls for the Practicing Physiatrists”
Annual Assembly, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Phoenix, Arizona, October 2004
“Viscosupplementation in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee”
Presented to University Hospital Orthopedic Residents
Sponsored by Genzyme Neurosciences
Syracuse, New York, September 2007
“Current Concepts in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee”
Sponsored by Genzyme Neurosciences
Syracuse, New York, January 2008
“Use of Myobloc in the Treatment of Cervical Dystonia”
Sponsored by Solstice Neurosciences
Syracuse, New York, January 2008
“Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cervical Dystonia”
Sponsored by Allergan, Inc., Syracuse, New York, February 2008
“Impact of Workers’ Compensation Legislation on Orthotic and Prosthetic Practice”
New York Chapter of American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Otseaga Hotel, Cooperstown, New York, April 2008
“From IME to FCE: Objective Measures of Return to Work”
Sponsored by CEU Institute, CNA Insurance Nurse Case Managers Conference
Syracuse, New York, April 2008
“Role of Viscosupplementation in Osteoarthritis of the Knee”
Sponsored by Genzyme Neurosciences
Skaneateles, New York, May 2008
“Potential Impact of NYSWCB Medical Treatment Guidelines on Occupational Medicine Practice”
New York Occupational and Environmental Medicine Association Annual Meeting
The Desmond Hotel, Albany, New York, October 2010
“Why You Are Losing Money on Workers’ Compensation and What to Do About It”
Medical Group Management Association, Central New York Chapter Meeting
Genesee Grand Hotel, Syracuse, New York, May 2011
“Understanding the C-4.3 Form and Its Impact on Disability Evaluation: Analysis and Alternatives”
NYS Chapter of the Injured Workers Bar Association, Annual Meeting
Roosevelt Hotel, New York, New York, January 2012
“Use of Viscosupplementation in the Non-Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee”
Sponsored by Genzyme Biosurgery
Buffalo, New York, May 2012
“Pain Management: Using a Proactive Approach”
New York State Self-Insurers Association, Spring Workshop Program
Gideon Putnam Hotel, Saratoga Springs, New York, June 2012
“Functional Capacity Evaluations: How Can I Make Them Functional and Not Fictional?”
Syracuse Claims Association Meeting
Syracuse, New York, October 2013
“Beyond the Laparoscope: Non-Gynecological Causes of Pelvic Pain”
Department of OB/GYN Grand Rounds
Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, New York, October 2013
“NYSWCB Medical Treatment Guidelines: Historical Background and Practical Approaches to Application”
POMCO Client Seminar
Syracuse, New York, October 2013
“Gestationally-Related Carpal Tunnel Syndrome”
Department of OB/GYN Grand Rounds
Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, New York, March 2015
“Management of Cervical Dystonia Using Botulinum Toxin”
Sponsored by Merz Pharmaceuticals
East Syracuse, New York, June 2015
“Managing Upper Limb Pain and Spasticity After Stroke: Current Concepts”
Triumph Over Stroke Central New York Support Group
Crouse Medical Center, East Syracuse, New York, August 2017
“Management of Upper Limb Spasticity Using Xeomin”
Crouse Hospital Department of Physical Rehabilitation
Crouse Medical Center, East Syracuse, New York, November 2017
“Beyond the Laparoscope: Non-Gynecological Causes of Pelvic Pain”
Department of OB/GYN Grand Rounds
Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, New York, April 2018
INSTITUTIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
“Epidemiology and Management of Head Injury and Stroke”
Department of Preventive Medicine
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, Fall/Spring 1990
“Evaluation of Amputation Level and Early Post-Amputation Management “
Department of Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, July 1990
“Physiatric Approach to Evaluation and Treatment of Low Back Pain”
Spine Lecture Series, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, October 1991
“Electrodiagnosis and Its Application to Spinal Disorders”
Spine Lecture Series, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, December 1991
“Magnetic Stimulation and Motor Evoked Potentials”
First Annual Upstate Course in Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, August 1993
“Clinical Elements of Motor Dysfunction”
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, March 1994
“Fundamentals of Impairment and Disability Assessment”
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, March 1996
“Workers’ Compensation 101: A Review for Practicing Physicians”
Department of Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds
University Hospital, Syracuse, September 1996
PUBLICATIONS:
Kahn J. Computer In Sports: A Study of the Section of Athletic Medicine of the
Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester School of Medicine.
University of Rochester Journal of Undergraduate Research 3 (1978) 13-21.
Weber RJ, Kahn J. Carpal tunnel syndrome and other focal entrapment neuropathies.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America 1:1.
Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders and Co. November 1990
Kahn J. Prior authorization under NYS Workers’ Compensation Law.
The Bulletin, Onondaga County Medical Society, August 1993
Seymour RJ, Webster DA, Kahn J, Werner FE, An Analysis of Anterior and Posterior
Tibial Displacements as Measured by the Genucom Knee Analysis System
Physiotherapy Canada, Summer 1994, Volume 46, Number 3
Kahn J, Jones CA. Minor head injuries in athletes: the phantom opponent.
ADVANCE for Directors in Rehabilitation, Volume 4, Number 6, June 1995
Kahn J, Effective Physician-Case Manager Relationships.
ADVANCE for Directors in Rehabilitation, Volume 5, Number 3, March 1996
Kahn J, Hockey Injuries. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America.
Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders and Co., February 1999
Kahn J, Treating patients with workers’ comp and no fault claims is harder than it looks.
ADVANCE for Directors in Rehabilitation, Volume 12, Number 7, July 2003
Romanchick J, Kahn J. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Trap for Pain
ADVANCE for Directors in Rehabilitation, Volume 16, Number 4, April 2007
AWARDS AND HONORS:
Annual Award for Physician Service to the Medical Society
Presented by the Onondaga County Medical Society (1994)
Annual Distinguished Service Award
Presented by the Onondaga County Medical Society (2017)
MEDIA PRESENTATIONS:
Panel Member, “Medically Speaking”, New Channels Television
Workers’ Compensation Issues (March 1994) and Management of Arthritis (May 1995)
“Workers’ Compensation”, WSYR-Radio (July 1995)
“Overuse Injuries in Adolescent Athletes”, WSTM-TV 3 (August 1996)
TEAM PHYSICIAN EXPERIENCE:
Team Physician and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Consultant
Syracuse Crunch Hockey Club, American Hockey League (1994-95)
Medical Staff, Ice Hockey, Empire State Games
Syracuse, New York (August 1994) and Ithaca, New York (August 1995)
Tournament Physician, USA Hockey Women’s National Tournament
Syracuse, New York (April 1995)
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