Charles A. Kaplan, MD

Dr. Charles A. Kaplan is a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician with over 30 years of experience helping patients recover from musculoskeletal injuries and improve functional performance. He specializes in orthopedic sports medicine, rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary care, with a focus on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and supporting long-term recovery.

Dr. Kaplan earned his medical degree magna cum laude from SUNY Downstate Medical Center and completed his residency training at NYU Medical Center’s Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation. He has pursued advanced training in manual medicine, biomechanics, acupuncture, and therapeutic massage, allowing him to offer a comprehensive, hands-on approach to patient care.

Education:

• M.D., Magna Cum Laude – SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 1988
• B.A. Biology, Magna Cum Laude – University of Pennsylvania, 1984
• Master’s in Biomechanics (33/36 credits) – New York University

Postgraduate Training:

• Internship, Medicine – Staten Island Hospital, 1989
• PM&R Residency – NYU Medical Center / Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation, 1992
• Accelerated Program in Manual Medicine – New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1993–1994

Professional Experiences:

• Private Practice, PM&R Physician – 1992–Present
• Metro Health Care Partners, Medical Director, PM&R – 2021–2025
• Collaborating Physician, CRC Rehabilitation – 2022–2025
• Orthopedic Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation – 2008–2025 (Part-time PM&R)
  • Previous Clinical Experience:
    • NYU Emergency Room Holding Area – 1989–1992
    • Bellevue Hospital Medical Walk-in Clinic – 1990–1992
    • Jamaica Hospital Department of PM&R – 1992–1993

Medical Licenses & Board Certifications:

• Board Certification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, American Board of PM&R, 1994
• Medical Licenses in Good Standing: NY, NJ, CA, TX, WA
• New York State Certification in Acupuncture
• Graduate, Swedish Institute of Massage, 1998

Publications:

• Neutral Protein-Degrading Enzymes in Experimental Fracture Callus: A Preliminary Report.
• T.A., Einhorn, et al. Journal of Orthopedic Research. 7:792-805, 1989.

Professional Societies:

• American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Expert Testimony:

• No Federal cases in the last 4 years; prior NYS cases were more than 4 years ago