Dr. Ricky Ju is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell
Medicine and a board-certified physiatrist with advanced fellowship training in Interventional
Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine. He believes the best outcomes come from a true
partnership with his patients, built on listening, clear explanation, and giving them the
knowledge to feel confident and in control of their recovery.
Dr. Ju’s clinical focus centers on the diagnosis and non-surgical management of spine, joint,
and peripheral nerve conditions, with particular interest in the treatment of athletes and active
individuals, including golf medicine. He works closely with physical therapists, surgeons, and
other specialists to build individualized, well-rounded treatment plans, using ultrasound and
fluoroscopy-guided injections, regenerative medicine, and other minimally invasive techniques
to target the source of pain. He is currently advancing his expertise through Titleist Performance
Institute (TPI) Medical Certification.
Dr. Ju completed his fellowship in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine at
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine and his residency in Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, where he was selected by his peers and
faculty to serve as Academic Chief Resident in his final year. He earned his medical degree
from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed his undergraduate and
master’s degrees in biology at Georgia State University.
Teaching remains central to who Dr. Ju is as a physician. He is passionate about mentoring
medical students, residents, and fellows, and serves as a faculty instructor for the New York
Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation’s anatomic ultrasound workshop series. He
stays engaged with the latest advances in his field through ongoing research and authored book
chapters, and is an active member of national societies including the Association of Academic
Physiatrists (AAP), the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR),
the North American Spine Society (NASS), and the International Pain and Spine Intervention
Society (IPSIS).
Outside the clinic, Dr. Ju golfs and runs. He’s completed the TCS New York City Marathon and
is now working toward the full Abbott World Marathon Majors series, staying personally invested
in the same goals his patients are chasing.
Specialties
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Back/Spine Pain
Musculoskeletal/Joint Pain
Clinical Expertise
Arthritis
Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spinal Disorders
Cortisone Injection
Degenerative Spinal Disorder
Disorder of Ligament
Elbow Problem
Exercise Physiology
Hamstring Tendonitis/Injury
Herniated Disc
Hip Problem
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Injection, Steroid, Spine
Injury of Muscle
Joint Pain
Knee Injuries
Knee Problem
Low Back and Neck Pain
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spinal Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorder
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Neck Pain, Acute
Non-Surgical Approach to Back Pain
Non-Surgical Spine Treatments
Osteoarthritis
Overuse Injuries (Athletes)
Patellar Tendinitis
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Prolapsed Cervical Intervertebral Disc
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Injury
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica
Scoliosis
Shoulder Injury
Shoulder Joint
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Problem
Shoulder Tendinitis
Soft Tissue Injury
Spinal Arthritis
Spinal Block
Spine Deformity
Sports Injury
Sprain
Strain
Tear of Meniscus of Knee
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow
Trigger Finger
Trigger Point Injections
Board Certifications
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Education
D.O., Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
Fellowship, Weill Cornell Medicine
Appointment
Assistant Professor in Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine
Contact
Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian at the Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Comprehensive Spine Care240 E 59th Street2nd FloorNew York, NY 10022Phone (212) 746-1500Fax (212) 746-8303
Weill Cornell Rehabilitation Medicine at Broadway2315 Broadway2nd FloorNew York, NY 10024Phone 2127461500Fax 2127468303
