Dr. Jay Schechtman MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
31 Circle Rd Scarsdale NY, 10583About
Dr. Jay Schechtman is a physiatrist practicing in Scarsdale, NY. Dr. Schechtman is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Schechtman focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Schechtman can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1990
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1990
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Dr. Jay Schechtman MD's Practice location
Dr. Jay Schechtman MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Why Is the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis Unknown?
It is a challenging experience for a doctor to break the news of the disease to a patient suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) as the cause of the disease is unknown.Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks its tissues. It is a progressive neurological disorder....
- What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Osteoporosis?
If you have risk factors for osteoporosis – postmenopausal women with vitamin D deficiency – do not wait until the symptoms are out to get screened. According to statistics, a major contributor for osteoporosis doesn’t have any noticeable symptoms. By the time you have a bone fracture, feel...
- Pain Between the Shoulder Blades
IntroductionPain between the shoulder blades is also known as interscapular pain. It is a symptom that is often caused by minor issues, such as a muscle strain. However, being aware of such symptom is also very important since it may also be a sign of more serious conditions, such as lung cancer...
- Is Bursitis a Chronic Ailment?
What is bursitis?Bursitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the bursa. Once the bursa is inflamed, it starts swelling. It causes pain around the affected area. The condition affects any part of the body where there are bursae.What is a bursa?A bursa is a sac-like cavity filled with fluid....
- Autism: The Early Signs and Symptoms
Social DifficultiesSocial disconnection is one of the most obvious signs of autism. Children with autism may appear uninterested, or unable to communicate and connect to the social world. Children with autism may not respond to their name being called, and may seem very distant. This is because they...
- Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
Risk Factors for OsteoporosisFixed risk factors are responsible for an individual’s vulnerability to osteoporosis. Unlike adaptable risks, they are factors that aren’t adjustable, including family history, age, and gender. People might also experience secondary factors that increase their...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Gerard P Varlotta D.O2 Overhill Road, Scarsdale NY 10583
- Dr. Marshall B Kurtz D.O.340 Ardsley Rd Scarsdale NY 10583
- Dr. Jennifer Halstead-kenny M.D.8 Weyburn Rd Scarsdale NY 10583
- Dr. Xiaofang Wei M.D.495 Central Park Ave Scarsdale NY 10583
- Thomas Hobson PT, DPT2 Overhill Rd Scarsdale NY 10583
- Mrs. Melissa Jo Tromblee DPT15 Harwood Ct Scarsdale NY 10583