Michelle Nisenbaum, MD

Dr. Michelle Nisenbaum is a physiatrist and interventional pain management specialist and is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain medicine. She is a warm, welcoming and caring physician who takes her time to listen closely to her patients and establish strong relationships. 

She is dedicated to diagnosing and treating her patients in a non-surgical comprehensive manner, including prescribing physical therapy, bracing if needed and performing a variety of fluoroscopically-guided and ultrasound-guided injections in her office. In addition, she performs nerve conduction testing and electromyography (EMG). 

Her specialty involves seeing patients with a variety of musculoskeletal and spinal conditions, from back and spine back to arthritis and joint concerns. Her goal is to have patients become functional and as pain-free as possible. 

Dr. Nisenbaum has achieved a Castle Connelly Exceptional Women in Medicine Award for outstanding accomplishments and dedication to interventional pain management!

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I am caring and welcoming. I take my time to listen closely and diagnose, and I work with the patient to determine a comprehensive treatment plan. I focus on pain reduction, function restoration and my patients’ well-being.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
They should expect a physician who is dedicated to working with her patients to diagnose and treat them to the best of her abilities. I expect a patient to be honest, and to be part of the treatment plan, in order to most efficiently decrease pain and improve function and quality of life.

How do you spend your personal time when you’re not caring for patients?
In her free time, she loves spending time with family, reading, running, exercising at Crossfit, traveling and going to the beach.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
I chose my specialty as I was fascinated with musculoskeletal medicine, and I aspired to help people reduce pain, enhance their quality of life, and restore function. My desire to specialize my skills in interventional pain management led me to a fellowship after residency.  I am double board certified in Physical Medicine Rehabilitation and Pain Management. The greatest rewards from my job are connecting with my patients and being a part of their pain reduction and improved quality of life.