Bram Newman, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, FAAPMR

Specialties:

Lifestyle Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Medicine, and Sports Medicine

Outpatient Physician

Call (914) 597-2332

Accepting new patients.

Dr. Bram Newman is a Sports Medicine Physiatrist at the Burke Rehabilitation Outpatient Physician Practice. He has expertise in the management of patients with sports, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal injuries. His skills include the use of diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound guided injections including steroid, hyaluronic acid, and platelet rich plasma (PRP), and the use of extracorporeal shockwave therapy.

As the Sports Medicine Fellowship Director, Dr. Newman balances his role as a physician and educator when working with patients, students, residents, and fellows. He is also passionate about adaptive sports, supporting physical activity opportunities for those with all levels of ability.

Locations

Burke Outpatient Physician Practice

785 Mamaroneck Avenue Building 4, 1st Floor White Plains, NY 10605

Main: (914) 597-2332

Fax: (914) 597-2794

Profile

Gender:

Male

Languages:

English

Areas of Interest

Sports Medicine/Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Rehab/Pain, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Ultrasound Guided Injections, Steroid Injections, Hyaluronic Acid Injections, Trigger Point Injections, PRP Injections, Lifestyle Medicine

Experience

Year began practicing: 2020

Year joined staff: 2024

Year began practicing in specialty: 2020

Education

St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies

Residency

SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn NY, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Fellowship

Maine Medical Center, Portland ME, Sports Medicine

Publications

Newman, B., Gill, S., Thornton, N. et al. The Intersection of Sleep Disorders and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Narrative Review. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep 14, 24 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40141-026-00547-4
Oh-Park, M, Gill, S, Thornton, N, Newman, B: Pes planus/adult acquired flatfoot deformity. PM&R KnowledgeNow. Published September 15, 2015. Updated January 22, 2026. Accessed March 6, 2026
Oh-Park, M, Thornton, N, Gill, S, Newman, B: Pes cavus. PM&R Knowledge Now. Published September 15, 2015. Updated December 17, 2025. Accessed March 6, 2026 https://now.aapmr.org/pes-cavus/
Newman, B, Fudge, J, Haskins, A, Holt, C, Dexter, W: “Injury Trends in Special Olympics Athletes From the 2018 USA Games”. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022;32(6):620-622.
Newman, B,Dexter W (editor): “Should I run with my dog? Yes, but please be careful!”, Maine Track Club News Run, Spring, 2020; 2-3.
Newman, B, Dexter, W (editor): “Web Alert”. Current Sports Medicine Reports, May, 2020;19(5), 167.
Newman, B, Dexter, W (editor): “Web Alert”. Current Sports Medicine Reports, March, 20 Dexter, W (editor): “Web Alert”. Current Sports Medicine Reports, November, 2019; 18(11), 378.

Presentations

(San Juan, Puerto Rico): Session director: Collaborative and Novel Approaches to Managing Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain Instructor: Sideline Coverage Scenario Workshop
Johns Hopkins Performance & Sports Medicine Grand Rounds: Topic: Lifestyle Medicine & Athletic Performance
Burke / NYSPMR: Course Director: Beginner Ultrasound Course Series
Maine Medical Center Sports Medicine Fellowship (Portland, ME): Topics: Low Back Pain; Care of the Adaptive Athlete; Early Career Advice
AAPMR 2026 National Conference (Salt Lake City, UT): Figuring out Your First Job, or Your Next Job – Perspectives from Early Career Physiatrists in Different Settings and Specialties
Nuvance Sports Medicine Fellowship (Poughkeepsie, NY) Topic: Care of the Adaptive Athlete
Brain Injury Association of NY State: Concussion Outreach Prevention Education
SUNY Downstate PM&R Residency Grand Rounds (Brooklyn, NY): Topic: Care of the Adaptive Athlete
New England Regional Sports Fellowship Virtual Conference: Topics: Case Report - Shoulder Pain in a Recreational Basketball Athlete; Genicular Nerve Neurotomy vs. Intra-articular Injection for Knee Pain
Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency (Portland, ME) Topics: Joint X-ray, Back Pain, Fractures, Concussion, Knee Pain, Overuse Tendinopathies

Media Appearance

WHUD: Highlighted the Burke Rehabilitation Sports Medicine Program and its interdisciplinary approach to patient-centered care
Inside Edition: Shared knowledge about the physical challenges returning SpaceX astronauts may encounter and recommendations to regain their "land legs" 2025

Board Certification

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine

Professional Memberships

• American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)
• American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
o Committee Member: Sports Ultrasound, Fellowship, Education
o 2022 ITE Question Writer and CAQ Study Guide Contributor
• American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR)
• Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP)
o Membership Committee Member
• New York Society of PM&R (NYSPMR)

Approach to Care

Dr. Newman applies a whole-person approach to patient care, focusing on optimizing wellness beyond injury or illness, and helping patients along the continuum of lifestyle improvement and behavior change.

What can patients expect during an appointment?

During your appointment, we will complete a comprehensive evaluation. Depending on your specific needs, this may include an in-office diagnostic ultrasound to evaluate your muscles, joints, or tendons in real time. Rather than just treating isolated symptoms, we use a whole-person approach—integrating lifestyle and movement optimization alongside targeted medical treatments (such as ultrasound-guided injections or regenerative therapies) to help you safely return to the activities you love. You will leave with a clear, personalized treatment plan and a thorough understanding of your next steps.