Michelle Chi

Dr. Michelle Chi is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and holds an adjunct position as Assistant Professor at Columbia University. She specializes in interventional pain management, focusing on spinal and musculoskeletal conditions. Her roles include Assistant Attending Physiatrist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and clinical leadership across multiple locations including Och Spine Center and Rehabilitation Medicine at Broadway.

Education:

• B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University (2010)
• M.D., Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2014)
• Residency: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Columbia University Medical Center (Chief Resident)
• Fellowship: Pain Medicine at UT Health San Antonio

Clinical Expertise: Combines interventional procedures (fluoroscopic/ultrasound-guided), regenerative therapies, and neuro-modulation for chronic/acute pain. Specializes in treating spinal disorders (neck/back pain, herniated discs, degenerative conditions), musculoskeletal injuries (tendinopathies, joint pain), and sports-related injuries. Emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to maximize functional recovery.

Awards & Contributions:

• Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductee (2014)
• Contributions to textbook chapters in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• ACGME-accredited pain medicine fellowship training

Clinical Affiliations:

• Och Spine Center (Multiple NYC locations)
• Weill Cornell Medicine Rehabilitation Medicine
• NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital