Sophia Yae, DO, Pain Management
Dr. Sophia Yae obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Columbia University. She pursued her passion for osteopathic medicine and graduated from Touro University of California with a Master of a Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences. She completed a preliminary surgery year at UCSF East Bay in Oakland, CA and went on to complete her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Good Samaritan University Hospital/Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, NY. At Mercy, she received specialized training in electrodiagnostics, ultrasound guidance, musculoskeletal medicine, traumatic brain, and spinal cord injuries while completing additional training to perform medical acupuncture.
Following residency, Dr. Yae continued her specialized training at a nationally recognized North American Spine Society accredited fellowship in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine at Virginia iSpine Physicians in Richmond, VA. During her fellowship, she learned the art of minimally invasive and percutaneous spine and joint procedures: epidural steroid injections, nerve ablations, peripheral joint injections, spinal cord stimulator trials, trigger point injections, kyphoplasty and ultrasound guided injections.
Dr. Yae has a true passion for rehabilitation medicine and works closely with her patients- focusing on movement and function restoration to improve their quality of life. Her multimodal and holistic approach with a primary focus on accurate diagnosis of painful spine and musculoskeletal conditions is designed to provide care that combines compassion and innovation.
Dr. Yae stays up to date with the latest treatment options through numerous academic and professional organizations including the North American Spine Society, Spine Intervention Society, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Beyond her professional pursuits, she enjoys trivia nights, painting, and spending time outdoors with her family while trying her best to avoid being eaten by mosquitos.
