Dr. Vandana Sood is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. She is dual board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. Dr. Sood received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and earned a medical degree from New York Medical College. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and went on to complete fellowship training in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. She has experience caring for both recreational and professional athletes, and has been a team physician for high school, collegiate and professional sports teams. She has a particular interest in running related injuries and injuries affecting female athletes. Dr. Sood’s clinical practice focuses on the non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, spine disorders and acute sports injuries. Her goal is to work with patients to restore function, reduce pain, and prevent future injury. By providing personalized education and a comprehensive treatment plan including detailed physical therapy and/or an exercise plan, she promotes anactive and healthy lifestyle. She is skilled in image-guided injection techniques using both fluoroscopy and ultrasound to precisely target the spine, peripheral joints, or soft tissue (tendon, bursa, nerve, muscle). This includes specialized treatments such as hyaluronic acid or PRP injections, or nerve ablations to complement the treatment plan when appropriate.
Insurances AcceptedVNSNY CHOICE, Aetna - NYP, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP), GHI, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus, AETNA, MVP Health Care, Emblem/Hip
DegreesMedical Doctor
Office NameWeill Cornell Medicine - Long Island City
ServicesVandana Sood is a Rehabilitation Specialist in Long Island City, NY. A Rehabilitation Specialist specializes in recovery, and provides rehabilitation, physical therapy and other types of therapy that help with regaining normal function.
Please call Weill Cornell Medicine - Long Island City at (212) 746-1500 to schedule an appointment in Long Island City, NY or to get more information.