Radiculopathy near Eastchester, NY

Biography: Dr. Barbuto obtained his undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College, and his MD from Weill Cornell Medical College and PhD from Rockefeller University. He completed his internship in Medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and his residency at New York Presbyterian Cornell-Columbia. After graduating residency, he completed a one year fellowship in Neuro-rehabilitation where he focused seeing patients with stroke, movement disorders, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis. He is trained to perform Botox injections and manage intrathecal baclofen pumps for spasticity management. He has an interest in neuromuscular disorders and works in the muscular dystrophy clinic. His research interests include the use of aerobic exercise in the treatment of neurological disorders, in particular cerebellar ataxia.

Care Philosophy: The goals of Dr. Smith's treatment are to help every patient achieve his or her highest level of performance and function. Dr. Smith has a special interest in pain and sports medicine. He uses a multidisciplinary non-operative approach to treating acute and chronic sports and spine problems. Depending on the scope and severity of the problem, treatment options may include individualized therapy programs, medications, or non-operative interventional procedures targeted at a particular injury or problem.

Biography: Dr. Samantha Erosa is an Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. She is dual board-certified in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. She specializes in interventional approaches to treat pain related to the spine and musculoskeletal conditions.Dr. Erosa earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. She received her medical degree from New York Medical College and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. She then completed an Internal Medicine internship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia and Cornell, where she served as Chief Resident. She subsequently completed a fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at the University of California, San Diego where she acquired the skills to diagnose and treat a variety of pain conditions utilizing minimally invasive spine techniques, neuromodulation, and regenerative medicine procedures using fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guidance.Dr. Erosa's path to medicine began with a strong interest in the musculoskeletal system- fostered by her long history of competitive sports at both the collegiate and international levels. She understands the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to any neuromusculoskeletal or spine-related problem including physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise, nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and targeted interventional procedures. Her fellowship training affords her the expertise to provide non-operative spine care, minimally-invasive pain management, and regenerative options to treat a variety of pain conditions.Above all, she believes in the importance of communication with patients: ensuring they understand where their symptoms are coming from and the spectrum of treatment options available to address their specific needs and goals.Dr. Erosa was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. She enjoys camping, visiting the national parks, and open fire cooking.