Dr. Elena Ocher, MD

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Dr. Elena Ocher, M.D.

Founder, Elena Ocher Medical P.C. · Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management

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Dr. Elena Ocher, M.D. is Founder of Elena Ocher Medical, Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management, Pain Management & Anesthesia. Elena Ocher MD is an Executive Director of NY Migraine Associates and founder of Elena Ocher Medical PC/Universal VIP Medical Services where she focuses professionally on treatment of Headaches/Migraines, Central and Peripheral Nerve System Disorders, Post-Traumatic Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease and Spinal pain, Herniated Disks, Neuropathic pain and Sympathetic pain syndrome.

She strongly believes and profoundly understands the individual needs of patients facing a pain disorder.

A Graduate of Pavlov First St. Petersburg Medical Academy as a General Surgeon, later trained in Neuro Surgery, Dr. Ocher received her extensive medical experience at Burdenko Institute of Neurosurgery and then at The Queen's University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery in Northern Ireland. Upon arriving in New York, Dr. Ocher successfully completed training in Anesthesiology and Pain Management, graduating with an Award of Excellence in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia from Montefiore Medical Center University Hospital of Albert Einstein Medical School.

Dr. Elena Ocher is among the foremost Pain Management practitioners in New York City. Her training years at the most prestigious medical centers provides the knowledge and expertise to develop successful Pain Management Algorithms/Protocols for patients who have been living with their pain for years and often had nowhere to go. She aspires to educate her patients with their conditions to help them understand and choose the right treatment option. She strongly believes that the patient's trust is an integral part of the doctor-patient relationship.

Dr. Ocher has received numerous honors throughout her distinguished career. She has been professionally affiliated with numerous Medical Societies: Scientific Society of Neurology and Neurosurgery, NY Society of Anesthesiologists, American Headache Society, American Academy of Pain Management and Member of NY Migraine Associates. Dr. Ocher keeps aware of many modern progressions made in the field of migraines and pain management treatments, participates in numerous clinical symposiums and studies, has authored a variety of publications.

She is also the creator of Chuda Skincare, a first-ever skincare line rooted in the centuries-old Remedea Compound and boosted by the most scientifically advanced, medical grade actives to deeply hydrate and rapidly heal dry, damaged and compromised skin.

Education

1977 – 1983

Pavlov First St. Petersburg Medical Academy; St. Petersburg, Russia — MD Degree

1997 – 1998

Internship (PGY1) in General Surgery at the Montefiore Medical Center, The University Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY

1998 – 2001

Fellowship: Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Dept. of General Surgery. Residency: Anesthesiology at the Montefiore Medical Center, The University Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY

1993

Fellowship: Diagnosis and Treatment of Tumors and Vascular Diseases of CNS at the Burdenko State Institute of Neurosurgery/Physicians Training Center; Moscow, Russia

1988

Completed training in Neurology at the State Center of Advanced Medical Studies; Tbilisi, Georgia

Affiliations

  • Diplomat of the American Board of Pain Management
  • Diplomat of the Academy of Pain Management
  • Member of the Scientific Society of Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • American Medical Society
  • NY Society of Anesthesiologists
  • American Headache Society
  • American Anesthesiologists Society
  • American Academy of Pain Management
  • The NYS Society of Anesthesiologists
  • Member of NY Migraine Associates

Teaching Appointments

2003 – 2010

Associate Professor of Department of OB/GYN and Anesthesia at Bronx-Lebanon Medical Center, NY

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