David Cancel

David Cancel, MD, JD, is an Associate Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and serves as Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital. He holds dual appointments in the departments of Rehabilitation and Human Performance and Pediatrics. His clinical focus includes musculoskeletal/orthopedic injuries, gait abnormalities, concussion treatment, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and genetic syndromes. Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pediatric Rehabilitation, and Brain Injury Medicine, he also provides medical coverage for combat sports in New York State.

Education:

• MD from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
• Residency in Internal Medicine at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
• Residencies in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
• Fellowship in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center

Research & Clinical Interests:

• Neuromuscular disorders
• Spasticity management
• Concussion treatment protocols
• Ultrasound-guided interventions

His clinical practice emphasizes pediatric brain injury assessment and musculoskeletal rehabilitation in young patients.

Hospital Affiliations:

• Mount Sinai Morningside
• Mount Sinai Beth Israel
• Mount Sinai Brooklyn
• Mount Sinai Queens
• The Mount Sinai Hospital
• Mount Sinai West