Dr. Mohamed Elkaffas, PT, DPT, Astoria, NY

About Dr. Mohamed Elkaffas

Mohamed Al Kaffas, PT, DPT, MSC is a licensed Physical Therapist in New York with many years of combined clinical and academic experience in neurologic and orthopedic rehabilitation. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from Misr University for Science and Technology, where he later served as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Neurological Disorders and Surgery. He went on to complete his Master’s in Neurology at Cairo University and he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Montana. Mohamed combines evidence-based manual therapy, neurorehabilitation techniques, and cutting-edge robotic technologies—such as exoskeleton-assisted therapy—to help patients regain movement, function, and independence. His clinical interests include stroke recovery, balance optimization, and proprioceptive rehabilitation. Inspired by a family member’s journey of recovery through therapy, Mohamed is deeply passionate about enhancing patients’ quality of life through movement and compassionate care. Outside the clinic, he enjoys traveling, running, reading, and exploring new destinations.

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Popular visit reasons

Arthritis

Back Problems

Dizziness

Hand Problems

Neck Problems

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Arthritis

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Office location

Hands On Physical Therapy

32-44 31st St., Astoria, NY 11106

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Education and background

Practice names

Hands On Physical Therapy

Education and training

University of Montana, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Misr University for Science and Technology - KSA Office (Bachelor's)
Cairo University (Master's)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1992685671

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Dr. Mohamed Elkaffas works with Hands On Physical Therapy.

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Dr. Mohamed Elkaffas's office is located at 32-44 31st St., Astoria, NY 11106.

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Dr. Mohamed Elkaffas frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Hand Problems, New Patient Visit, Physical Therapy Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Mohamed Elkaffas on their profile.