George C. Christolias, M.D.
Overview
George Christolias, MD is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Interventional Pain Medicine. He also holds a certification by the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Christolias has continued a practice of life-long learning, beyond his years as a student and a trainee. His passion for medical education has led him to educate medical students, residents and physicians. He utilizes his multidisciplinary knowledge, along with state of the art equipment and cutting edge techniques to deliver expert care in his patients’ path to recovery. Dr. Christolias has been voted by his peers as an outstanding educator. Additionally, Dr. Christolias has been distinguished with the Patient’s Choice Award and Compassionate Doctor Recognition on Vitals.com.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Arthritis of Spine
- Arthritis of the Back
- Arthritis of the Neck
- Back Injuries
- Back Pain
- Cervical Spinal Disorders
- Cortisone Injection
- Epidural and Facet Injections
- Herniated Disc
- Interventional Pain Management
- Interventional Spine Procedures
- Knee Problem
- Kyphosis
- Low Back and Neck Pain
- Lumbar Herniated Disc
- Lumbar Pain
- Meniscus Tears
- Muscle Injuries
- Muscle Strain
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Neck Pain
- Neuropathy
- Non-Surgical Approach to Back Pain
- Non-Surgical Spine Treatments
- Osteoarthritis
- Overuse Injuries (Athletes)
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Pinched Nerve
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Radiofrequency Treatment
- Rehabilitation
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Runner's Knee
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Shin Splints
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Problem
- Shoulder Problems
- Shoulder Sprain
- Soft Tissue Injury
- Spinal Arthritis
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Injections
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine & Nerve Blocks
- Spine (all aspects)
- Spine Care
- Spine Deformity
- Spine Pain
- Spine Rehabilitation
- Spine Tumors
- Sports Injuries
- Sports Injury
- Sports Medicine
- Sprain
- Sprains and Strains
- Strains
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger Release
- Trigger Point Injections
- Whiplash
- Wrist Problems
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine at CUMC
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
Languages
- English
Gender
- Male
Schedule an Appointment
Virtual Visits/Telehealth
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Phone Appointments
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Affinity Health Plan
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
Amida Care
- Special Needs
Cigna
- EPO
- Great West (National)
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
Emblem/GHI
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Emblem/HIP
- ConnectiCare
- EPO
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
- Select Care (Exchange)
- Vytra
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
Fidelis Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Healthfirst
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Leaf (Exchange)
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Local 1199
- Local 1199
- NYP Employee Plan
MagnaCare (National)
- MagnaCare
Medicare
- Railroad
- Traditional Medicare
Multiplan
- Multiplan
MVP Health Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
RiverSpring
- Special Needs
UnitedHealthcare
- Compass (Exchange)
- Empire Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid (Community Plan)
- Medicare Managed Care
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford HMO
- Oxford Liberty
- POS
- PPO
WellCare
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- 2008 Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
- Fellowship: 2013 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Committees, Societies, Councils
2008 – present Member, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2011 – present Member, American Academy of Pain Management
2012 – present Member, American Society of Anesthesiologists
2013 – present Member, International Spine Interventional Society
Board Certifications
- Pain Medicine
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Research
Selected Publications
- Christolias G, et al. Epidural Steroid Injection in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. IPSIS Fact Finders
- O'Dell M, Lin CD, Singh JR, Christolias GC. The Physiatric History and Physical Examination-Chapter 1. Braddom Textbook of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, Cifu (ed). In Press