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Dr. Dara Jones is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine and Clinical Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, and an Assistant Attending Physiatrist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. She specializes in pediatric rehabilitation for acute/chronic physical impairments, with expertise in cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, neuromuscular conditions, and musculoskeletal injuries. Her clinical practice integrates interdisciplinary teams including physical/occupational therapists, orthotists, and social workers.
Educationally, she earned her B.S. from Louisiana State University (2008) and M.D. from LSU Health Sciences Center (2013). She completed residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Mount Sinai Hospital and a pediatric rehabilitation fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. Board-certified in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, her clinical focus includes spasticity management (botulinum toxin/baclofen pumps), bracing, prosthetics, and adaptive equipment prescriptions.
Her clinical expertise spans pediatric stroke, neuromuscular diseases, traumatic brain injury, and sports injuries. Dr. Jones advocates for child/family-centered care to enhance functional independence and quality of life, leveraging evidence-based interdisciplinary interventions.
