Dr. Paolo Cardoza, DPT

Dr. Paolo Cardoza, DPT

Physical Therapist
161 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
5.00
“Dr. Cardoza is great. Enthusiastic, supportive, and knowledgeable. I felt better after one appointment and look forward to more.”
Joan G.April 14, 2026
Patients often return
More patients return than other providers in the area
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
New patient appointments
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

4.92

Bedside manner

5.00
“Dr. Cardoza is great. Enthusiastic, supportive, and knowledgeable. I felt better after one appointment and look forward to more.”
Joan G.April 14, 2026
“Very knowledgeable and helps me to understand how different treatments are impacting my problem areas. ”
Doris W.Less than 1 year ago

About Dr. Paolo Cardoza

Atlantic Physical Therapy is now offering Shockwave therapy. Shockwave therapy uses acoustic waves that generate oscillations in the tissue. It helps reduce muscle pain, activate connective tissue, temporarily increase blood flow, and assist in the treatment of tendinitis, chronic tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder, trigger points, and chronic pain. If you are in pain or looking to get back to your game quickly, recover with us. ***This service is not covered by insurance.*** Dr. Paolo Cardoza is a physical therapist who provides treatment for a wide variety of orthopedic, post-operative, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions across populations of all ages. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Touro College and University System and currently practices in communities within Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. His treatment approach is tailored to the specific needs of each individual, utilizing manual techniques, movement assessment, and the most current medical research to help patients achieve their rehabilitative goals.

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Popular visit reasons

Back Pain
Foot Problems
Hand Problems
New Patient Visit
Pain Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy Consultation
Post-Operative Mobility (Hand and Fingers)
Sports Injury
Back Pain
Foot Problems
Hand Problems
New Patient Visit

Office location

Atlantic Physical Therapy
161 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Touro College and University System, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1154919553

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.92
Bedside manner
5.00
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Great love pt here.. Paolo, Blake and Neil do an amazing job in keeping me motivated and mobile. I can’t thank them enough.
Verified patient
Very knowledgeable and helps me to understand how different treatments are impacting my problem areas.
Verified patient
First time doing PT and so appreciative of Paolo’s knowledge, attentiveness and friendly personality.
This place is awesome love everyone who works here, they provide you with excellent service all around.!!
Verified patient
Awesome place, great physical therapist they help me always with my issues.
Verified patient
Great guy, has a lot of energy and advice to help you get better.
Verified patient
Dr. Cardozo is great … and I will continue seeing him.
Verified patient
Dr. Cardoza is great. Enthusiastic, supportive, and knowledgeable. I felt better after one appointment and look forward to more.
Verified patient
Great!
Yes, I am goong back. The doctor is very good/excellent. He explained the movements of the physical therapy and told me what that movement was targeting. He is very knowledgeable. He checked to see if I was OK and not having undesirable discomfort.
Verified patient
Paolo, is always listening and providing feedback to help you with your issues. He provides exercises to do at home so you can manage your injuries outside the office. He has helped me a lot in improving my situation. I recommend this office.
Verified patient
Paolo is great. He's very attentive and easy to work with. He always makes sure he's not pushing to hard or too little and he always has positive reinforcement. He's very knowledgeable and helpful.
Verified patient
I been coming here for a couple of years now and everything here is exceptional the staff is friendly and the PT know and understand what they do, great place with supportive team and friendly PT patients who offer support as well. I recommend this practice to everyone.
Verified patient
Great love this place, everyone that works here is always looking to help you in any way you can and the PT family is always fun to interact with while your doing your exercises.
Verified patient
Love it here, Paolo is great and always tries to find a solution to every problem he encounters. He encourages us to keep going with safety in mind.
Verified patient
Great physical therapist, gives you insight into the exercises he incorporates into your routine and helps you see in detail what those exercises will lead to e.g. flexibility, pain management etc. overall good place to come and do physical therapy.
Verified patient
Dr. Paolo is amazing!! Really concerned about getting me better! I went for PT for weeks due to a shoulder and arm problem caused by wrong technique while swimming and every PT session was great, challenging in a good way and really focused for my swimming routine and long term goals as an athlete. I LOVE HIM! He really cares about his patients
Verified patient
Great office and staff!! Exercise expertise .
Verified patient
Paolo is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and a great communicator. It is a pleasure each time I visit the team at Altantic Physical Therapy!
Verified patient
Mr. Cardoza was very friendly and attentive to my needs. The office is very attentive and friendly. I recommend 100% this physical therapy office.
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Where is Dr. Paolo Cardoza's office located?

Dr. Paolo Cardoza's office is located at 161 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Paolo Cardoza?

Dr. Paolo Cardoza frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Hand Problems, New Patient Visit, Physical Therapy Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Paolo Cardoza on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Paolo Cardoza speak?

Dr. Paolo Cardoza speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Paolo Cardoza in reviews?

47 patients have reviewed Dr. Paolo Cardoza. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.92/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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