Summary

Dr. Monifa Brooks specializes in spinal cord injury medicine and also has extensive experience in general physical medicine and rehabilitation.

She was awarded her medical degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, and completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC, during which she received several awards. She also received additional training in spinal cord injury medicine through a fellowship at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.

Dr. Brooks, who is board certified in both physical medicine and rehabilitation and spinal cord injury rehabilitation, has presented at numerous meetings and participated in grand rounds at leading hospitals across the country. Her research interests include osteoporosis and related issues in spinal cord injury patients.

She is a member of American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the New Jersey PM&R Society and the National Medical Association.

Quick Facts

  • 4.7
  • 26 years of experience
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation West Orange

1199 Pleasant Valley WayWest Orange, NJ 07052
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Monifa Brooks

  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - HMO
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Clover Health - HMO
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Horizon NJ Health - HMO
  • Horizon NJ Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Progressive
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - HMO
  • Wellcare - Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Monifa Brooks has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Monifa Brooks has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Pain
  • EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Injury
  • Nerve Damage
  • Prosthetics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery Recovery

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple UniversityGraduated in 2000

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Which hospitals is Dr. Monifa Brooks affiliated with?
Dr. Monifa Brooks is affiliated with Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation West Orange.

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