Joseph E. Herrera

Dr. Joseph E. Herrera serves as the Lucy G. Moses Professor and Systems Chair for the Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, leading clinical and academic initiatives in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Education:

• DO, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Internship: Transitional Year, Saint Michaels Medical Center
• Residency: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Columbia University Irving Medical Center (Chief Resident)
• Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Mount Sinai Beth Israel

Research Interests: Dr. Herrera pioneers advancements in human performance optimization through disruptive medical technologies, with specialized focus on concussion management, sports injury rehabilitation, and precision image-guided interventions. His work integrates electrodiagnostic methodologies with fluoroscopic/ultrasound techniques to refine spinal and joint treatments.

Scientific Awards:

• American Pain Scholar (American Pain Society)
• Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors
• New York Times Super Doctors
• Best Doctors in America
• Rocky Marciano Physician of the Year Award

Professional Leadership: As Official Medical Provider for Red Bull North America and Team Physician for USA Fencing Olympic teams, Dr. Herrera bridges elite athletics with academic medicine. His prior roles with USA Boxing Metro and New York State Athletic Commission demonstrate extensive experience treating professional athletes across combat sports disciplines.