EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• Rutgers New Jersey Medical School  08/2010 – 05/2014
  Doctor of Medicine
• Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey – Cook College  08/2004 – 05/2008
  B.S., Animal Science/Pre-veterinary Medicine and Research

TRAINING

• Fellowship, New York Presbyterian Hospital 07/2018 – 06/2019
  Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesia
  Weill Cornell Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Hospital for Special Surgery
• Residency, New York Presbyterian Hospital 07/2015 – 06/2018
  Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  Columbia University Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer
  Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, Blythedale Children’s Hospital, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Helen
  Hayes Hospital
• Internship, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 07/2014 – 06/2015
  Preliminary Year – Department of Internal Medicine

PUBLICATIONS

• Rispoli L, Rakesh N, Shah R, Gulati A. Interventional Pain Treatments in the Management of Oncologic
  Patients With Thoracic Spinal Tumor-Related Pain: A Case Series
  • Pain Practice
  • Accepted for publication 7/3/2019; Electronically published Jul 4, 2019.
• Chen B, Rispoli L, Stitik TP, Leong M. Successful Diagnosis and Treatment of Gluteal Pain From Obturator Internus Tendinitis and Bursitis with Ultrasound-Guided Injection.
  • American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Accepted for publication 12/5/2016; Electronically published Jan 13, 2017.
• Rispoli L, Singh JR, Piesco J. Unusual Location of Intramuscular Lipoma Presenting As An Extensor Tendon Tear: A Diagnostic Dilemma. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Accepted for publication 11/8/2016; Electronically published Feb 3, 2017
• Bonder JH, Chi M, Rispoli L. Myofascial Pelvic Pain and Related Disorders.
  Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America. August 2017; 28 (3): 501-515.
• Chen B, Rispoli L, Stitik TP, Foye PM, Georgy JS. Optimal Needle Entry Angle for Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Injections. Pain Physician. 2014; 17(2): 139-44
• Foye PM, Rispoli L, Charles J Buttaci. Coccyx Pain. Medscape Reference Website.
  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/309486-overview – Updated Feb 20, 2015.
• Foye, PM, Rispoli L, Hwang GE, Lim SS. Corticosteroid-Induced Myopathy. Medscape Reference Website.
  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/313842-overview – Updated July 02, 2014.
• Reimer R, Grover G, Koetzner L. Sitagliptin Reduces Hyperglycemia and Increases Satiety Hormone Secretion More Effectively When Used with a Novel Polysaccharide in Obese Zucker Rats. J Nutr. 2012; 142(10): 1812–1820. [Contributing Editor]

POSTER AND ORAL PRESENTATIONS

• Rakesh N, Rispoli L, First L, Gulati A. Refractory Chemo and Immunotherapy-Induced Neuropathy Treated With Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound: A Case Series
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Interventional Cancer Pain Symposium 2019
  • Poster presentation: New York, NY on September 13, 2019
• Rispoli L, Gulati A. Interventional Pain Treatments for the Management of Oncologic Patients With Thoracic Spinal Tumor Related Pain
  • Korean Pain Society (KPS) Annual Meeting
  • Oral Presentation: Changwon, South Korea on May 26, 2018
• Rispoli L, Gulati A. Role of Neuroaxial Procedures in Oncologic Patients With Thoracic Spinal Tumor Related Pain: A Case Series
  • North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS)
  • Poster Presentation: Las Vegas, NV on January 12, 2017
• Rispoli L, Beckley A, Garcia B. Diagnosing POEMS Syndrome In Acute Rehabilitation: A Case Study
  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly (AAPM&R)
  • Poster Presentation: Denver, CO on October 13, 2017
• Rispoli L, Chantasi K. Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Novel Place to Optimize Spasticity and Pain Control In a Patient with New Intrathecal Baclofen Pump.
  • American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM)
  • Poster Presentation: Orlando, Florida on March 17, 2017
• Rispoli L, Gellhorn A. Chronic Atraumatic Subluxation Of Sternoclavicular Joint Treated With Dextrose Prolotherapy: A Case Report
  • Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP)
  • Poster Presentation: Las Vegas, Nevada on February 10, 2017
• Rispoli L, Christolias G, Chi M. C1-C2 Facet Arthropathy: Often Missed on MRI, CT Imaging Preferred
  • American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)
  • Moderated Poster Presentation: San Diego, California on November 17, 2016
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Rehabilitation Research Day 2017
  • Poster Presentation: New York, NY on Sep 8, 2017
• Chi M, Christolias G, Rispoli L. Severe Atlantodental Osteoarthritis Associated with Unique, Painful Referral Patterns: A Case Report
  • American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)
  • Moderated Poster Presentation: San Diego, California on November 17, 2016
• Rispoli L, Chen B, Stitik TP. Successful Diagnosis and Treatment of Gluteal Pain from Obturator Internus Tendinitis and Bursitis with Ultrasound Guided Injection
  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly (AAPM&R)
  • Moderated Power Point Presentation: New Orleans, Louisiana on October 22, 2016
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Rehabilitation Research Day 2017
  • Poster Presentation: New York, NY on Sep 8, 2017
• Rispoli L, Chen B. Ultrasound Guided Injection of Obturator Internus Bursa: A Case Report.
  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly (AAPM&R)
  • Poster Presentation: New Orleans, Louisiana on October 22, 2016
• Rispoli L, Barrett A. Obesity and Cognitive/Rehabilitation Stroke Outcome.
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
  • Poster Presentation: Newark, NJ on August 4, 2011

HONORS/AWARDS

• Intern of the Month 10/2014
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
• Dean’s Award: Ruy V. Lourenco Award 05/2014
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
• Executive Women of New Jersey Scholarship Recipient 06/2013
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
• Columbian Foundation Scholarship Recipient 02/2013
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
• Dean’s List Honors 2004 – 2008
  • Rutgers University
• National Athletic Honor Society 2004 – 2008
  • Rutgers University
• NCAA Division 1 Rutgers Women’s Soccer 2004 – 2008
  • Rutgers University
• Athletic Soccer Scholarship 2004 – 2008
  • Rutgers University
• Big-East Academic All-Star 2004 – 2008
  • Rutgers University
• Co-Captain Rutgers Women’s Soccer 2007 – 2008
  • Rutgers University

LEADERSHIP/ACADEMIC SERVICE

• Rutgers Leadership Academy 10/2017 – Present
  • Rutgers Athlete Knight of Networking 2017
• Social Communications Committee 10/2016 – 10/2017
  • New York Society of PM&R
• Wellness Committee Member 05/2016 – Present
  • NYP Rehabilitation Medicine Residency Program
• Graduate Medical Education Forum Representative 09/2015 – 09/2016
  • Peer-Elected Resident Physician
• Student Council – Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
  • Vice President 05/2013 – 06/2014
  • Secretary 05/2012 – 06/2013
  • Program Chair 05/2011 – 06/2012
  • Class Representative 05/2010 – 06/2011
• PM&R Interest Group – Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
  • President 05/2013 – 06/2014
  • Vice President 05/2012 – 06/2013
  • Lecture Coordinator 05/2011 – 06/2012
• Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
  • Stroke Lab Research Assistant 06/2011 – 08/2011
  • Medical Student Summer Research Program
• Orientation Leader
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 05/2011 – 08/2011
• Collaborative Approach Mentor
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 05/2011 – 06/2013

LECTURES

• Rispoli L. Functional Anatomy of the Hip
  • Resident didactics, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Columbia University Medical Center. New York, NY on October 26, 2017
• Rispoli L. Concussion in Pediatrics
  • Grand Rounds, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Hospital for Special Surgery. New York, NY on October 24, 2017
• Rispoli L. Sacroiliac Joint Pain
  • Grand Rounds, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Hospital for Special Surgery. New York, NY on January 23, 2017
• Rispoli L. Kinematics of the Lumbar Spine
  • Resident didactics, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Columbia University Medical Center. New York, NY on August 25, 2016
• Rispoli L. Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
  • Resident report, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York, NY on August 11, 2016
• Rispoli, L. Functional Anatomy of the Knee
  • Resident didactics, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Weill Cornell Medical College. New York, NY on October 13, 2016
• Rispoli L. Fibrous Dysplasia in Rehabilitation Medicine Setting
  • Resident report, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York, NY on August 4, 2015
• Rispoli L. Hepatorenal Syndrome
  • Intern morning report, Department of Internal Medicine.
  • Hackensack University Medical Center. Hackensack, NJ on November 20, 2014
• Rispoli L. Acute Pasteurella Peritonitis
  • Infectious disease morning report, Department of Internal Medicine.
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Newark, NJ on August 21, 2014
• Rispoli L. TBI Storming
  • Medical student presentation, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation. West Orange, NJ on October 17, 2013
• Rispoli L. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Visual Rehabilitation
  • Medical student presentation, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center. East Orange, NJ on October 2, 2013
• Rispoli L. Spasticity Management
  • Medical student presentation, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation. West Orange, NJ on June 3, 2013

ACTIVE PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 08/2014 – Present
• New York Society of PM&R 10/2015 – Present
• American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 09/2016 – Present
• American Academy of Pain Medicine 09/2016 – Present
• New York Society of Interventional Pain Physicians 09/2016 – Present
• Spine Intervention Society 09/2016 – Present
• American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians 11/2016 – Present

VOLUNTEERING

• Sports Physicals: Fall Sports 10/2015, 05/2016
  • St. Peter’s University, Jersey City, New Jersey
• Women’s College Soccer Sideline Coverage 11/2015
  • St. Peter’s University, Jersey City, New Jersey
• ING NYC Marathon Medical Volunteer 11/03/2013
  • New York City, New York
• Children’s Specialized Track and Field Meet 04/2011, 04/2012
  • Mountainside, NJ
• Volunteer Youth Soccer Coach, SerieA Summer Camp 08/2011–08/2013
  • East Brunswick, NJ

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Super Soccer Stars, Head Coach 06/2010 – 07/2014
• Eurofins Product Safety Laboratories, Scientist 06/2008 – 05/2010
• Kingston Animal Hospital, Veterinary Technician 10/2005 – 06/2008
• Charlie Naimo Youth Soccer Trainer 03/2004 – 08/2011

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

• Korean Pain Society (KPS) Annual Meeting 05/2018
  • Changwon, South Korea
• North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) 01/2018
  • Las Vegas, NV
• American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly 10/2017
  • Denver, CO
• American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) 03/2017
  • Orlando, FL
• American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) 11/2016
  • San Diego, CA
• New York/New Jersey Society of Interventional Pain Physicians 11/2016
  • Jersey City, NJ
• American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly 10/2016
  • New Orleans, LA
• American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly 10/2013
  • Washington, DC