Leia Rispoli, MD

Double Board-Certified Interventional Pain Medicine
Los Angeles & Newport Beach

(310) 405-0595 (O)
(310) 997-2766 (F)
info@leiarispolimd.com
www.leiarispolimd.com


CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

03/2022 – Current
Leia Rispoli, MD Inc.
CEO, Practice Founder
Marina Del Rey, CA

03/2022 – Current
DISC Sports and Spine Center
4551 Glencoe Avenue, Suite 145 & 3501 Jamboree Road, Suite 1250
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 Newport Beach, CA 92660

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

08/2019 – 01/2022
Remedy Pain Solutions
Associate Physician to Dr. Akash Bajaj
Marina Del Rey, CA

01/2017 – 06/2019
UMD – United Medical Doctors Urgent Care
Per Diem Physician
New York, NY

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

08/2010 – 05/2014
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Doctor of Medicine

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

TRAINING

07/2018 – 06/2019
Fellowship, New York Presbyterian Hospital
Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesia
Weill Cornell Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Hospital for Special Surgery

07/2015 – 06/2018
Residency, New York Presbyterian Hospital 
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

07/2014 – 06/2015
Internship, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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