Dr. Kuntal Chowdhary is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, dual board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. She specializes in non-operative orthopedic sports medicine and musculoskeletal medicine, treating patients of all ages and activity levels. As a Manhattan-based specialist, Dr. Chowdhary is committed to serving athletes and active individuals throughout the city, providing top-tier care tailored to the diverse needs of New York’s vibrant sports community.
Dr. Chowdhary has particular expertise in musculoskeletal physical examination and diagnosis, as well as the comprehensive management of individuals with acute and chronic injuries. Dr. Chowdhary brings her patient-centric sports medicine approach to active individuals of all ages and abilities, from young aspiring athletes and weekend warriors to seasoned professionals and recreational enthusiasts, ensuring each patient receives personalized, state-of-the-art care. Her experience in sports coverage spans the high school, collegiate (Columbia University and Fordham University), and professional (New York Rugby Club, Women's Premier League) levels. She is also highly skilled in diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasonography, with proficiency in an array of procedures such as joint, bursa, and tendon sheath injections. Her expertise extends to regenerative medicine techniques, including orthobiologics like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and prolotherapy, and she excels in performing percutaneous needle tenotomy, tendon scraping, perineural hydrodissection, nerve blocks, and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT).
Dr. Chowdhary earned her Bachelors degree in Integrative Biology with Honors from the University of California, Berkeley, before attending Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine on a merit scholarship. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), where she served as Chief Resident and was recognized with the PGY-2 Rising Star Award and the UPMC Excellence in Mentorship Award. During residency, Dr. Chowdhary completed the Research Track and gained acceptance into the prestigious Rehabilitation Medicine Scientist Training Program (RMSTP). In the RMSTP, she further distinguished herself through her involvement in regenerative rehabilitation research, securing the highly competitive Scott F. Nadler PASSOR Musculoskeletal Research Grant from the Foundation for PM&R to investigate the effects of age on the efficacy of PRP. Her research earned her the Best Resident Research award at the 17th Annual Rehabilitation Institute Research Day and the honor of presenting the RMSTP Plenary at the national Association of Academic Physiatrists annual conference. Following residency, Dr. Chowdhary completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Sports Medicine at New York-Presbyterian: Columbia/Cornell, during which she was elected to the Foundation for PM&R’s Early Career Leadership Council and served as President of the Council.
With her extensive research, leadership, and educational background, Dr. Chowdhary is uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional clinical care while maintaining a significant presence in national societies and contributing to scientific advancements in the field. She is dedicated to personalizing medicine for each patient, drawing on her strong foundation in research and clinical excellence, with a focus on evidence-based medicine and a multidisciplinary approach. Her long-term clinical and research interests lie in translational sports medicine, particularly in the development of precision medicine therapeutics and technological innovations. In addition to her clinical, research, and leadership roles, Dr. Chowdhary is passionate about teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows.
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Musculoskeletal/Joint Pain
Regenerative Medicine
Clinical Expertise
Achilles Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Acromioclavicular Injury
Ankle Injury
Arthritis
Biceps Tendinitis
Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Discogenic Pain
Elbow Problem
Elbow Tendinitis
Epicondylitis
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Foot and Ankle Injuries
Fracture (non-operative)
Frozen shoulder
Golfer's Elbow
Hamstring Tendonitis/Injury
Hand and Wrist Problems
Hip impingement syndrome
Hip osteoarthritis
Hip Pain
Hip tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Injury Prevention
Joint Pain
Joint Injections
Knee cartilage injury
Knee dislocation
Knee Injury
Knee ligament tear
Knee osteoarthritis
Knee swelling
Knee tendinitis
Leg pain
Meniscus tear
Muscle Injury
Muscle Tear
Musculoskeletal Disorder
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the hip
Osteoarthritis of the knee
Osteoarthritis of the shoulder
Overuse Injuries (Athletes)
Patellar Tendinitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Repetitive Stress Injury
Rotator Cuff Injury
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Scapular Dyskinesis
Shin Splints
Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Pain and Injury
Shoulder Tendinitis
Soft Tissue Injury
Sports Injury and Rehabilitation
Sprain - Ligaments
Strain - Muscles
Stress Fractures
Tear of Meniscus of Knee
Tendon tear
Tendonitis
Tendinopathy
Tennis Elbow
Trigger Finger
Trigger Point Injections
Ultrasound Guided Injection
Viscosupplementation
Board Certifications
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
Education
MD, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB)
Fellowship: NewYork Presbyterian Hospital
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Appointment
Assistant Professor in Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine
Contact
Weill Cornell Medical Center525 East 68th StreetFloor 16New York, NY 10065Phone (212) 746-1500Fax (212) 746-8303
NYP Lower Manhattan Hospital156 William Street12th FloorNew York, NY 10038Phone (212) 746-1500Fax (212) 746-8303
