Samantha M. Mastanduno, DO

About Me

As a fellowship-trained specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation at NYU Langone, I am dedicated to providing care that emphasizes a holistic and conservative approach. My philosophy revolves around understanding each patient’s unique lifestyle and functional abilities, allowing me to create effective, personalized treatment plans. I find immense satisfaction in educating my patients about their conditions and empowering them to manage their symptoms proactively.

I specialize in treating lower back pain, neck pain, and degenerative conditions in patients of all activity levels, from athletes to weekend warriors. With extensive training in both fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided injections, I offer a range of minimally invasive treatments, including lumbar epidural injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablations, and joint injections.

Throughout my career, I have focused on conservative treatment options before considering more invasive procedures. This approach aligns with my commitment to proactive healthcare engagement and patient education. I am an active member of several professional associations, including the International Pain and Spine Intervention Society and the North American Spine Society, which keeps me at the forefront of advancements in my field.

My journey into medicine was inspired by a desire to help people live pain-free, active lives. My credentials include a doctor of osteopathy from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at NYU Langone Medical Center, where I served as chief resident. I further honed my expertise with a fellowship in interventional spine and sports medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery, which provided me with a robust foundation in both conservative and interventional treatments.

Conditions and Treatments

Conditions

acromioclavicular sprain
acute pain
adhesive capsulitis
back injury
back pain
back strain
baker's cyst
biceps tendinitis
bursitis & tendinitis
cervical disc disease
cervical radiculopathy
cervical spinal stenosis
cervical spine disc herniated
degenerative disc disease
discogenic pain
facet joint pain
frozen shoulder
gluteal tendinitis
hamstring tendinitis
herniated disc
hip arthritis
hip bursitis
hip impingement syndrome
hip injury
hip labral tears
hip pain
iliotibial band syndrome
injury of the lumbar spine
joint disease
joint pain
knee arthritis
knee injury
knee ligament tear
knee pain
knee sprains & strains
knee swelling
knee tendinitis
leg pain
low back strain
lower back pain
lumbar disc disease
lumbar radiculopathy
lumbar spinal stenosis
lumbar spine disc herniation
meniscus tear
muscle pain
muscle strain
musculoskeletal pain
myofascial pain
neck pain
nerve pain
neuropathy
osteoarthritis of spine
osteoarthritis of the hip
osteoarthritis of the knee
osteoarthritis of the shoulder
patellofemoral pain syndrome
quadriceps tendinitis
radicular pain
radiculitis
radiculopathy
rotator cuff syndrome
sacroiliac joint pain
sciatica
shoulder bursitis
shoulder impingement syndrome
shoulder injury
shoulder labral tear
shoulder pain
shoulder sprains & strains
shoulder tendinitis
spinal arthritis
spine pain
spondylolisthesis
spondylosis
sports injury
subacromial bursitis
thigh pain

Treatments

caudal injection
corticosteroids injection
epidural block via transforaminal approach
epidural steroid injection
injection of facet joint
injection of sacroiliac joint
joint injection
knee injection
radiofrequency nerve ablation
rehabilitation therapy
steroid injection
tendon/ligament injections
trigger point injection
viscosupplementation

Learn more about conditions we treat at NYU Langone:

Back Pain , Bursitis & Tendinitis , Degenerative Disc Disease , Frozen Shoulder , Herniated Disc , Hip Impingement Syndrome , Hip Labral Tears , Knee Sprains & Strains , Meniscus Tears , Neck Pain , Osteoarthritis of the Spine , Osteoarthritis of the Hip , Osteoarthritis of the Knee , Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder , Shoulder Labral Tears , Shoulder Sprains & Strains , Spondylolisthesis

Credentials

Positions

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Board Certifications

American Board of PM&R - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2021

Education and Training

Fellowship, Hospital for Special Surgery, Sports Medicine, 2021
Residency, NYU Langone Hospitals, Rehab. Medicine, 2020
DO from New York Institute Of Tech, 2016

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Insurance Plans Accepted

This provider accepts the following insurance plans.

Aetna
- AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees)
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Indemnity
- Aetna International
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Open Access EPO
- Aetna Open Access HMO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna POS (American Express Employer)
- Aetna PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
- Aetna Student Plan
- Allied
- Chesterfield Resources Inc
- Christian Brothers Services
- CoreSource
- Nippon Life of America-Aetna
- Nippon Life-Aetna
- Starmark
- WellNet
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem BCBS CT PPO
- Anthem BCBS CT Pathway PPO
- BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group
- BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group
- BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group
- BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group
- BCBS EPO
- BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)
- BCBS EPO (LICH Employees)
- BCBS Federal Program
- BCBS Florida Blue Care HMO
- BCBS Florida Blue Medicare PPO
- BCBS Florida Blue Options PPO
- BCBS Florida Blue Select
- BCBS Florida MyBlue HMO
- BCBS Florida Simply Blue
- BCBS Florida Traditional PPC
- BCBS HMO
- BCBS Indemnity
- BCBS Local 32BJ Employees
- BCBS Mediblue Medicare HMO
- BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO
- BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO
- BCBS POS
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)
- BCBS PPO (LICH Employees)
- BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group
- New York Hotel Trades
Centerlight Healthcare
- CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT
- CenterLight Healthcare PACE
- CenterLight Healthcare Select
- Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO
Cigna
- Apwu Health Plan
- Cigna - Humana
- Cigna Great West PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna Indemnity
- Cigna Managed Care/POS
- Cigna Medicare Advantage
- Cigna NALC
- Cigna Open Access
- Cigna Open Access PPO
- Cigna Oscar
- Cigna PPO
- Cigna Premier Plus
- Great West HMO
- Kaiser Permanente
- MVP-Cigna Network
- Wellfleet-NYU Student
Connecticare
- Connecticare Bridge
First Health
- First Health PPO
GHI
- American Plan Administrators
- GHI CBP (City of New York Employees)
- GHI Emblem Health EPO
- GHI Emblem Health PPO
- GHI HMO Medicare
- GHI Medicare PPO
- GHI Medicare Supplement
- GHI Network Access - Benefit Services of PA
- GHI Network Access - Humana
- GHI Network Access - Total Plan Concepts
- IUOE Local 14-14B
- Wlny-TV Inc.

HIP
- HIP Bridge
- HIP Medicare Supplement
Humana
- Humana Medicare Advantage
Local 1199
- Local 1199 - NYU Hospital Member Choice
- Local 1199 PPO
Magnacare
- Magnacare PPO
Medicare
- Medicare Part A and B
- Medicare Part B
Multiplan
- AXA Assistance USA
- Administrative Concepts
- Beech Street PPO
- Diversified Administration Corporation
- Fiserv Health
- GEHA
- Global Excel
- Global Health
- Guardian Life Insurance Co Of America
- Health Net Of California
- Health Republic Of NJ
- Insurance Design Administrators
- Kaiser Foundation
- Kaiser Permanente
- Meritain Health
- Multiplan PPO
- Multiplan-Capital Dist Phys Health
- Mutual Of Omaha
- Nippon Life Ins Co
- PHCS
- Professional Benefit Admin
- Qualcare Inc
- Screen Actors Guild
- Teamsters Allied Benefits
- US Life Insurance Company
NYSHIP - The Empire Plan
- NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan

Oxford
- Oxford Health Plans Freedom
- Oxford Health Plans Liberty
POMCO Insurance Company
- POMCO Insurance Company
Qualcare Inc.
- Qualcare Direct
Railroad Medicare
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
Tricare
- TriWest
- Tricare
- US Family Health Plan
United Healthcare
- AARP Medicare Complete
- Bind Benefits inc
- Oxford Health Plans Medicare Advantage
- UMR
- United Healthcare (NY University Care Plan)
- United Healthcare AARP
- United Healthcare All Savers
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Healthcare Choice (AMEX employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (Blackrock employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (CBS employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (Simon
- United Healthcare EPO
- United Healthcare EPO (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare Golden Rule Insurance
- United Healthcare HMO
- United Healthcare Healthscope
- United Healthcare Indemnity
- United Healthcare Indemnity (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare Medicare
- United Healthcare NYU Care (NYULH Employees)
- United Healthcare Navigate
- United Healthcare Nexus
- United Healthcare Nexus (Amex Employees)
- United Healthcare POS
- United Healthcare PPO
- United Healthcare Plus (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare Student Resources
- United Healthcare Student Resources (NYU)
- United Healthcare Value, Advantage and HDHP (New York University employees)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice (NY Power Authority Employees)
VA Community Care Network
- VA CCN Optum

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