If you are suffering from back or neck pain, it is crucial for you to receive a professional diagnosis as soon as possible. Dr. Rovner is one of the best spine surgeons in NJ who has the experience and expertise necessary to help patients actualize successful outcomes with orthopedic spine surgery.
Education
D.O., Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA 2009-2013
B.A. Psychology (cum laude), Biology Minor, Honors College, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ 2004-2008
Postdoctoral Training
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Resident, Curent PGY-4, Hofstra- Northwell, Manhasset, NY July 2014-present
Traditional Rotating Intern, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine —Family Medicine Residency Program at CarePoint Christ Hospital, Jersey City, NJ June 2013 - June 2014
Qualifications/Certifications
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Part 1, Pending August 2017
National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, Part 3, Pass November 2013
National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, Part 2, Pass June 2012
United States Medical Licensing Exam, Step 2, Pass June 2012
United States Medical Licensing Exam, Step 1, Pass May 2011
National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, Part 1, Pass May 2011
Research
Rutgers University Honors Colege Senior Thesis: "The Shortage of Minority Physicians, Pre-College Programs and UMDNJ" 2008
Publications
Montero-Cruz, DO, Fergie-Ross and Natalie Hyppolite, DO. Knee Instability and Dislocations. In: Kahn, MD, Stuart and Rachel Yinfei Xu, MD, editors. Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions: AComprehensive Guide. Springer; April 2017. Chapter 57.
Trinh, Kevin MD, Eduardo Chen, MD; Dana Sutton, MD; Gerard DeGregoris, I, MD; Eddie Papa, DO; Fergie-Ross Montero-Cruz, DO; Nicholas A. Ciotola, DPM, MA; Matvey Yagudayev, DPM PGY-1; Wiliam D. Spielfogel, DPM, FACFAS; Pierce J. Ferriter, MD; Steven Mandel, MD; Steve M. Aydin, DO. "A Review of the Evaluation and Treatment of Heel Pain, Part 1and Part 2." Practical Neurology (2015): 39-46. June 2015.
Clinical Skills
BLS certified
ACLS certified
Licensure
New York State, License #277635, October 2014
Professional Memberships and Activities
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO)
Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA)
Honors and Awards
NJAIAW Woman of the Year 2008
New Jersey Athletic Conference All-Academic Team, Honorable Mention 2005-2008
Volunteer Work
New York Special Olympics 2017
Adapted Power Soccer at Summer Streets with Wheeling Forward 2015
Interests
Tennis, Basketball, Piano, Guitar, Longboarding, Biking, Snowboarding