4.7
7 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Andrew I. Gitkind, MD, MHA, is Vice Chair, Rehabilitation Medicine, Medical Director, Montefiore Spine Center and Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and Anesthesiology at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Gitkind’s clinical focus is on the management of acute and chronic spine pain. He uses a variety of conservative management as well as interventional techniques to help guide patients back to a high level of function and satisfaction. Most recently, Dr. Gitkind became one of a few physicians in the area to offer basivertebral nerve ablation to patients suffering from chronic axial lower back pain.After earning his Doctor of Medicine at St. George’s University School of Medicine in Granada, West Indies, in 2004, Dr. Gitkind completed a one-year residency in internal medicine at Flushing Hospital Medical Center in 2005 before completing his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Montefiore in 2008, where he was Chief Resident in his last …year. Following this, Dr. Gitkind completed a fellowship in pain management with a focus on interventional procedures at Montefiore in 2012. He then earned his Master of Health Administration at the University of Phoenix in 2018.Dr. Gitkind has conducted National Institute of Health (NIH) sponsored research. His work has been published as original communications in peer-reviewed journals, books, chapters, review articles, abstracts and poster presentations. He has given invited lectures locally and nationally. Dr. Gitkind is an editorial reviewer for the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, The Spine Journal and Pain Medicine.Dr. Gitkind is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in his primary specialty and has subspecialty board certification in Pain Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the Association of Academic Physiatrists, the Spine Intervention Society, the North American Spine Society, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and the American College of Healthcare Executives. Dr. Gitkind was named Top Doctor in the New York Times annually from 2018 through 2022.
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- accepting new patients
- 28 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Montefiore Medical Center
- 3 written reviews
- 3 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 6 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Andrew I. Gitkind has 6 locationsMontefiore at 1250 Waters Place
1250 Waters PlBronx, NY 10461 Tel: (844) 833-2977
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Andrew I. Gitkind
Medical Specialties
Andrew I. Gitkind has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Andrew I. Gitkind has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Andrew I. Gitkind holds an active medical license in the state of New York. They are board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center.
Residency
Completed their residency at Montefiore Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from St. George's University (Medical Education).
NPI Number
Andrew I. Gitkind's NPI number is 1477731636.
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- Andrew Gitkind speaks English.
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- Andrew Gitkind's office is located at 111 E 210th St, Bronx, NY, 10467.
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- Which hospitals is Andrew Gitkind affiliated with?
- Andrew Gitkind is affiliated with Montefiore Hospital.
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