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The multidisciplinary team of the Spasticity Center of Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center consists of pediatric specialists in neurosurgery, neurology, orthopedics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, orthotics, and social work. Working together, our team is able to offer a comprehensive evaluation, implement a well-balanced treatment plan, and provide continuous follow-up care. Our team includes:

Richard C.E. Anderson, MD
Director, Spasticity Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Claudia A. Chiriboga, MD, MPH
Interim Chief, Division of Pediatric Neurology
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology and Clinical Pediatrics
Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Joshua E. Hyman, MD
Director, Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma Service
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Benjamin D. Roye, MD, MPH
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Division of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopedics
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Michael G. Vitale, MD, MPH
Chief, Pediatric Spine Service
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
Herbert Irving Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Christine Bellise, LMSW
Social Worker, Spasticity Clinic
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

Genevieve Chirelstein, APRN-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner
Coordinator, Spasticity Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

Dean Morgan, PT
Senior Physical Therapist
Clinical Evaluator, Spasticity Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

Patricia Ryan, MA, OT
Occupational Therapist
Clinical Evaluator, Spasticity Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
Clinical Instructor
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Contact

Spasticity Center
(212) 305-9606
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