Dr. Montag received his bachelor's degree in biology from Yeshiva University in Manhattan. He took time off between his undergraduate studies and worked as a physical therapy aide for two years, where he developed a love for rehabilitation medicine. He then pursued his medical training at The New York College of Osteopathic Medicine near his hometown on Long Island. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Indiana University and post-graduate fellowship training in Interventional Spine procedures here at The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center.
Dr. Montag works in our practice at the Englewood and Bardonia offices, as well as seeing patients in our affiliated subacute rehabilitation facilities. He is available for consultation for:
- Joint pain
- Botulinum toxin injections for spasticity and migraines
- Electrodiagnostic medicine (EMG)
- Osteopathic manipulation
- Interventional spine procedures for back and neck pain.
In his spare time, Dr. Montag enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoys cooking and playing basketball.
Education
- Interventional Spine Fellowship, The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center
- Resident physician in Physiatry, Indiana University, 2016-2019
- Traditional Rotation Internship, Nassau University Medical Center 2015-2016
- Doctor of Osteopathy, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2011-2015
- Bachelors of Arts in Biology, Yeshiva University, 2006-2010
Board Certification
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR)
Professional Organizations
- American Academy of PM&R (AAPM&R)
- Association of Academic Physiatrists(AAP)
- Spine Intervention Society (SIS)
- American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
Licensure
- New York State Medical License 2018-Present
- New Jersey State Medical License 2018-Present
Speaking and Research Experience
- Temporomandibular Joint Heterotopic Ossification and Myositis Ossificans of Facial Musculature Following Traumatic Brain Injury: A Rare Case October 2018
- Controversies in Sacroiliac Joint Pain August 2018
- Safety Considerations in Botulinum Toxin Injections January 2018
- UCL Tears: An in Depth Look at the Rise in Incidence May 2017
- Transtibial Amputation: A Literature Based Overview December 2016
- Research Assistant, McCabe Lab, Columbia University, May-August 2008
