Charles A. Kaplan, MD

Dr. Charles A. Kaplan is a highly experienced physiatrist with more than three decades of clinical practice dedicated to helping patients recover from musculoskeletal injuries and optimize physical function. His expertise spans orthopedic sports medicine, rehabilitation medicine, biomechanics, and integrative manual therapies, allowing him to deliver individualized, outcome-driven care.

Dr. Kaplan earned his medical degree magna cum laude from SUNY Downstate Medical Center and completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at NYU Medical Center’s Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation. He also completed advanced postgraduate training in manual medicine at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and pursued graduate-level study in biomechanics at New York University.

In addition to conventional rehabilitation strategies, Dr. Kaplan is uniquely trained in acupuncture, biomechanics, and therapeutic massage, including formal training at the Swedish Institute of Massage. This broad skill set allows him to offer a comprehensive, hands-on approach that integrates manual therapy with evidence-based rehabilitation techniques.

Dr. Kaplan has served in leadership roles including Medical Director of PM&R at Metro Health Care Partners and has collaborated extensively with multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams. He maintains active medical licenses in multiple states and is widely respected for his depth of experience, clinical judgment, and patient-centered philosophy.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Magna Cum Laude: SUNY Downstate Medical Center – 1988
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology, Magna Cum Laude: University of Pennsylvania – 1984
• Graduate Studies in Biomechanics (33/36 credits): New York University

Postgraduate Training:

• Internship – Internal Medicine: Staten Island Hospital – 1989
• Residency – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: 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)
• Medical Director, PM&R – Metro Health Care Partners (2021–2025)
• Collaborating Physician – CRC Rehabilitation (2022–2025)
• Orthopedic Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation – Part-Time PM&R (2008–2025)

Prior Clinical Appointments

• 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 Certified – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: American Board of PM&R (1994)
• Medical Licenses in Good Standing: New York, New Jersey, California, Texas, Washington
• New York State Certification in Acupuncture

Publications:

• Neutral Protein-Degrading Enzymes in Experimental Fracture Callus: A Preliminary Report
  – Journal of Orthopedic Research, 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