Physician Credentials
Dr. Yasha Magyar is a fellowship-trained osteopathic physician with triple board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His clinical background includes advanced training in spine, musculoskeletal, interventional pain, and minimally invasive spine care.
Professional Verification
Verification note: The New York State Physician Profile link opens the state search portal. Select the physician-name search and enter Magyar as the last name and Yasha as the first name.
Board Certification
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Pain Medicine
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Honors in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts, Communications (Cum Laude, Departmental Honors)
Hunter College — Dean’s List for Academic Excellence
Postgraduate Training
Interventional Spine & Pain Medicine Fellowship
Performance Spine & Sports Physicians
Residency — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Chief Resident)
Nassau University Medical Center
Traditional Osteopathic Internship
St. Vincent’s Midtown Hospital, New York
Clinical Appointments
New York Center for Ambulatory Surgery
Fifth Avenue Surgery Center
White Plains Surgery Center
Midtown Surgery Center
Gramercy Surgery Center
Publications & Contributions
Book Contribution
Oxford Handbook of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation — Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Anatomical & Clinical Illustrations
Oxford American Handbook of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation — anatomical and clinical illustrations for multiple chapters
Peer-Reviewed Work & Presentations
Research and publication in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medical Illustrations
Contributor to anatomical and clinical illustrations in Oxford University Press publication
Professional Affiliations
American Osteopathic Association
American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
New York State Osteopathic Medical Society
Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation
Academic Distinction
Academic distinctions during training included top-percentile performance on national Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation self-assessment examinations.
Academic & Professional Roles
Board Examiner — American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Question Writer — American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Certification Examinations
Interviewer — New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Applied Sports & Event Medicine
Experience includes participation in event medical coverage for endurance and combat sports, including the New York City Marathon and ringside evaluation for mixed martial arts and kickboxing events, with exposure to acute musculoskeletal injury assessment and return-to-activity considerations.
Athletic and Movement Background
Dr. Magyar’s clinical perspective is also informed by long-term experience in strength training and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, including a fourth-degree black belt. This background provides practical context for evaluating training-related pain, movement limitations, injury patterns, and return-to-activity goals.
Honors and Recognition
Castle Connolly New York Top Doctors
Castle Connolly New York Metro Area Top Doctors
Patients’ Choice Award
Selected Media Mention
Former UFC champion Matt Serra referenced treatment from Dr. Yasha Magyar in a podcast discussion.
Professional Interviews & Educational Discussions
Dr. Magyar has participated in professional discussions on osteopathic medicine, interventional spine care, rehabilitation, regenerative medicine, and independent private practice.