Dr. Miguel Escalon, MD, MPH

Dr. Miguel Escalon, MD, MPH

Physiatrist
618.2 mi · 5 E 98th St, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10029

At a glance

5.00 stars (30 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 28 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Medicine
2 office locations · View practice profile
Speaks English and Spanish
5.00
30 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.5

Recent reviews

Dr. Escalon is a thorough, brilliant, compassionate doctor. I travel from out of state just to see him.
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Office location

Mount Sinai Doctors Faculty Practice
618.2 mi · 5 E 98th St, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10029

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In-network insurances

Aetna
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Cigna
Emblem Health
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health

Popular visit reasons

Knee Pain
Multiple Sclerosis
Orthotics
Physical Medicine / Rehab Consultation
Physical Medicine / Rehab Follow Up
Prolotherapy
Spasticity
Traumatic Brain Injury
Knee Pain
Multiple Sclerosis
Orthotics
Physical Medicine / Rehab Consultation

More about Dr. Miguel Escalon, MD, MPH

Dr. Miguel Xavier Escalón came to The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2013 and has served as Director of Critical Care Rehabilitation since 2014 and as the Residency Program Director for the PM&R residency since 2017. He is an Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He received his undergraduate degree from The University of Chicago and his medical degree from University of Illinois. He received specialty training in Rehabilitation Medicine at The Baylor/UT-Houston PM&R Alliance. Dr. Escalón is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine and Brain Injury Medicine. Dr. Escalón works closely with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, recreational therapists, neuropsychologists, and other medical and surgical specialists in order to provide comprehensive care. Dr. Escalón oversees the rehabilitation and mobilization of critically ill patients, especially those patients in the ICU. The scope of his ICU practice includes debility, critical illness myopathy/polyneuropathy, pain, spasticity, delirium, early mobilization, etc. Dr. Escalón also focuses on neuro-rehabilitation of any disease that affects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). He is an expert in spasticity management, including intrathecal pump management and botox injections.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University of Illinois, Chicago, Doctor of Medicine
University of Illinois, Chicago, Master's in Public Health
Saint Francis Medical Center, Internship in Internal Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine, Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The Mount Sinai Hospital, Fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury

Practice

Certifications

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

Professional memberships

Dr. Escalon is certified in brain injury medicine by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Background

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1124256466

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.50
Bedside manner
5.00
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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Miguel Escalon work with?

Dr. Miguel Escalon works with Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Medicine.

Where is Dr. Miguel Escalon's office located?

Dr. Miguel Escalon has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. Escalon's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Miguel Escalon have?

Dr. Miguel Escalon is certified by American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Miguel Escalon?

Dr. Miguel Escalon frequently sees patients for Knee Pain, Multiple Sclerosis, Orthotics, Physical Medicine / Rehab Consultation, and Prolotherapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Miguel Escalon on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Miguel Escalon speak?

Dr. Miguel Escalon speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Miguel Escalon in reviews?

30 patients have reviewed Dr. Miguel Escalon. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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