John Sutera

John Sutera is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. He holds a DPT from Stony Brook University, MS in Physical Therapy from CUNY, and certifications in Vestibular Rehabilitation from Emory University. With over 20 years of clinical experience across inpatient rehab, neurology, geriatrics, and cardiac/pulmonary rehab, he currently practices at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai and serves as a master clinician for NYU’s program.

• Education: BA Economics (Binghamton University), BS Health Sciences (CUNY), MS Physical Therapy (CUNY), DPT (Stony Brook University)

His research focuses on vestibular rehabilitation, balance disorders, and the application of technology in clinical settings. Recent collaborations include work with NYU School of Medicine and the Steinhardt Theater Department on VR integration in therapy. Teaching specialties include cardiovascular/pulmonary tracks, professionalism, and neurology. He advocates for technology-enhanced education and has published on TBI-related balance assessment and BPPV identification.

Publications span from 1997 to 2019, emphasizing clinical tools and innovative tech applications. No formal awards are listed, though his contributions to interdisciplinary collaboration highlight his professional impact.