Brett Gerstman
Biography
Dr. Brett Gerstman is Board Certified in
Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation and
Pain Medicine. He specializes in non-operative spine care. He has extensive experience treating various acute and chronic musculoskeletal, neurological and
pain disorders. His patient centered approach is focused on improving patient’s function and enhancing their quality of life through conservative treatments including
rehabilitation and interventional procedures.
Dr. Gerstman is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the department of
Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. He earned his undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa. He was awarded a medical degree from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed his residency in
Physical Medicine &
Rehabilitation at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School/Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. In his final year of residency, Dr. Gerstman served as Academic Chief Resident. Following residency training, Dr. Gerstman completed an ACGME accredited
Pain Medicine Fellowship at the UCLA /WLA VA Multicampus training Program.
Dr. Gerstman is trained in ultrasound guided joint injections, spinal injections (e.g. epidurals, facet blocks), peripheral and central nerve blocks and neuro-modulation therapy such as spinal cord stimulation. These are effective modalities in the treatment of conditions such as complex regional
pain syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, sciatic and radicular pain, arthritis, and fibromyalgia.
Dr. Gerstman has presented at many national conferences, authored multiple book chapters, and is well published in peer-reviewed journals such as
Physical Medicine &
Rehabilitation Clinics of North America and PM&R.
Research Interest
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation,treatment of conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, sciatic and radicular pain, arthritis, and fibromyalgia, ultrasound guided joint injections, spinal injections (e.g. epidurals, facet blocks), peripheral and central nerve blocks and neuro-modulation therapy such as spinal cord stimulation.
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