Medical School
- MD, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
Undergraduate School
- BS, University of Puerto Rico–Río Piedras (PR)
Internship
- Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester Program
Residency
- Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester Program, Chief Resident, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Fellowships
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Program, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Languages
Spanish, EnglishDepartment
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationProfessional Titles
- Medical Director Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine
- Medical Director UCHealth Comprehensive Network of Lymphatic Disease Excellence
- Co-Medical Director HOPE (Holistic Oncology Pain Evaluation) Clinic
- Co-Medical Director Lymphedema Multidisciplinary Clinic
Publications
- Ramos A, Garton ALA, Knopman J, Bossert D, Reiner AS, Alshiekh Nasany R, Reilly J, Padro-Guzman J, Konig F, Abdel-Wahab O, Rotemberg V, Lacouture M, Mahajan S, Hatzoglou V, Abramson D, Gobin YP, Francis JH, Diamond EL. Refractory Tumorous and Neurodegenerative Histiocytosis Treated With Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy. Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm. 2025 Nov;12(6):e200495. PubMed PMID: 41129771
- König F, Davidoff C, Ibanez K, Hwang S, Goldstein I, Feldman DR, Gyurkocza B, Giralt SA, Politikos I, Ponce DM, Scordo M, Syrkin G, Custodio CM, Shah GL. Post-Transplant Pain and Paralysis: Neurologic Amyotrophy as an Atypical Cause of Shoulder Dysfunction Following Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant. Cancers (Basel). 2025 May 29;17(11). PubMed PMID: 40507297
- Korde N, Tavitian E, Mastey D, Lengfellner J, Hevroni G, Zarski A, Salcedo M, Mailankody S, Hassoun H, Smith EL, Hultcrantz M, Shah U, Tan C, Diamond B, Shah G, Scordo M, Lahoud O, Chung DJ, Landau H, Giralt S, Derkach A, Atkinson TM, Sabbatini P, König F, Usmani SZ, Landgren O, Lesokhin AM. Association of patient activity bio-profiles with health-related quality of life in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: a prospective observational cohort study. EClinicalMedicine. 2023 Mar;57:101854. PubMed PMID: 36895800
Practice Locations
UCHealth Cancer Resource Center - Anschutz Medical Campus1665 Aurora Ct
2nd Floor, Anschutz Cancer Pavilion
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0316
UCHealth Spine Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - 1st Floor
12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1980
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certification
- Rehabilitation Therapy - Lymphedema Therapy
- Rehabilitation Therapy
- Bones, Joints and Muscles
- Brain and Nervous System
Clinical Interests
Cancer rehabilitation across the continuum of cancer care, including prehabilitation Cancer related fatigue Chemotherapy Induced peripheral neuropathy Radiation fibrosis syndrome Lymphedema Cancer related cognitive impairment Cancer related pain and musculoskeletal disorders Neurologic complications of cancer and cancer treatment Exercise and functional recovery during and after cancer treatment
Care Philosophy
Cancer changes lives in many ways beyond the disease itself, and preserving a person's ability to live independently and meaningfully should be a fundamental part of their care. As a cancer rehabilitation physician, I am dedicated to helping patients maintain and restore their function, mobility, and quality of life throughout every stage of cancer care. I believe the best care begins with understanding each person as an individual. Every patient has different goals, values, and priorities, and my role is to understand what matters most to them and help them overcome the physical and neurologic effects of cancer and its treatment. Whether that means reducing pain, improving mobility, restoring strength, managing nerve or musculoskeletal conditions, or helping someone return to work, hobbies, or family activities, my goal is to help patients achieve the highest level of function and independence possible. My approach combines evidence-based rehabilitation with personalized care. Treatment plans may include rehabilitation therapies, exercise, medications, procedures, orthotics or assistive devices, and close collaboration with the oncology team. I strive to build lasting relationships with my patients and their families, supporting them through the challenges of treatment, recovery, and survivorship. One of the greatest privileges of my career is caring for people living with cancer. Working in academic medicine allows me to care for patients while also educating future physicians and advancing the field of cancer rehabilitation through research and collaboration. My hope is that every patient has the opportunity to receive rehabilitation care that helps them not only navigate cancer treatment but continue living a full and meaningful life.
Cancer rehabilitation across the continuum of cancer care, including prehabilitation Cancer related fatigue Chemotherapy Induced peripheral neuropathy Radiation fibrosis syndrome Lymphedema Cancer related cognitive impairment Cancer related pain and musculoskeletal disorders Neurologic complications of cancer and cancer treatment Exercise and functional recovery during and after cancer treatment
Care Philosophy
Cancer changes lives in many ways beyond the disease itself, and preserving a person's ability to live independently and meaningfully should be a fundamental part of their care. As a cancer rehabilitation physician, I am dedicated to helping patients maintain and restore their function, mobility, and quality of life throughout every stage of cancer care. I believe the best care begins with understanding each person as an individual. Every patient has different goals, values, and priorities, and my role is to understand what matters most to them and help them overcome the physical and neurologic effects of cancer and its treatment. Whether that means reducing pain, improving mobility, restoring strength, managing nerve or musculoskeletal conditions, or helping someone return to work, hobbies, or family activities, my goal is to help patients achieve the highest level of function and independence possible. My approach combines evidence-based rehabilitation with personalized care. Treatment plans may include rehabilitation therapies, exercise, medications, procedures, orthotics or assistive devices, and close collaboration with the oncology team. I strive to build lasting relationships with my patients and their families, supporting them through the challenges of treatment, recovery, and survivorship. One of the greatest privileges of my career is caring for people living with cancer. Working in academic medicine allows me to care for patients while also educating future physicians and advancing the field of cancer rehabilitation through research and collaboration. My hope is that every patient has the opportunity to receive rehabilitation care that helps them not only navigate cancer treatment but continue living a full and meaningful life.
Public Speaking
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