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Clifford Everett, M.D. Dr. Everett
*Assistant Professor
 

Biography
 
  • Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Dr. Everett's areas of specialty include treating lumbar radiculopathy and spinal stenosis with interventional / injections with specific rehabilitation and interventional techniques. Dr. Everett received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed his internship in Preliminary Internal Medicine and his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic. He is actively involved in the didactic and clinical teaching of the PMR residents.

"At the University of Rochester Spine Center we strive to provide an evidence based approach to spinal disorders. Most patients do not need immediate surgery. Our center has specialists in non-operative treatment working alongside board certified surgeons providing a best practice model. This team approach allows the physicians and patients to work together to determine the best individual option for treatment." 

 
Contact Information
  University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood Ave., Box 665
Rochester, NY 14642
(p) 585-275-2225
 
Education

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Undergraduate Education: Regis College, Colorado, Degree not conferred due to service in the Gulf War, 1990.  

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Graduate Education: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington DC, MD, 1995.  
Honors & Awards

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Teacher of the Year University of Rochester Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2002-2003

 

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Academic Leadership Program, Association of Academic Physiatrists February 2002

 
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Dr. Margaret M. Kenrick Memorial Achievement Award for Excellence in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Georgetown University School of Medicine 1994

 
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George M. Kober Scholar 1991-1995, Georgetown University School of Medicine

 
Internships, Residencies, and Specialty Training
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Mayo Clinic, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1999.  
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Mayo Clinic, Preliminary Internal Medicine, 1996.  
 
Board Certification & Licensure
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New York Physician's License  
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Arizona Medical License  
 
Research Areas & Interests
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Outcome research on spinal stenosis and radiculopathy  
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Interventional Spinal Procedures  

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Outcome research on neck and low back pain evaluating the efficacy of different treatment options on pain generators determined by injection.  
Committees & Professional Societies
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Association of Academic Physiatrists  
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American Academy of Physical Mecicine & Rehabilitaion  
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PASSOR  
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American Medical Association  
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North American Spine Society  
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American Back Society  
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International Spine Injection Society  
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American Society for Interventional Pain Physicians

 
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Univ of Rochester Medical Faculty Council, Outcomes Research Committee, PM&R Curriculum Committee, & PM&R Education Committee  
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Selection as a Primary Reviewer, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Interventional Technique Instructor

 
 
Recent Publications
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Patel, RK. Everett CR Injection Procedures Chapter 94. Interventional Spine: An Algorithmic Approach 1st edition.  Editors Curtis Slipman, Richard Derby, Frederick Simeone, Tom Mayer. Elsevier Ltd. In Press

 
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Everett CR, Patel, RK. Pagets Disease Chapter 41. Interventional Spine: An Algorithmic Approach 1st edition.  Editors Curtis Slipman, Richard Derby, Frederick Simeone, Tom Mayer. Elsevier Ltd. In Press

 
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Everett CR, Baskin MN, Novoseletsky D, Speech D, Patel R. Flushing as a side effect following lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injection. Pain Physician. 2004;7:427-429.

 
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Patel RK, Everett CR. Therapeutic spine procedures for low back pain: questions and answers. J Musc Med.  2004;21(2):59.

 
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Everett CR, Santwani KM, Kapur G, Patel RK.  Neck injuries in the athlete: diagnosis and conservative management.  J Musc Med. 2003;20(11):516-22.

 
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Everett CR, Fitzgerald C. Toward Optimal Health: The Experts Discuss Management of Low Back Pain in Women. Interview by J.G. Meisler.      J of Womens Health, Dec 2003;12(10);953-59.

 
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Patel RK, Everett CR. Low back pain: 20 clinical pearls. J Musc Med. 2003;20:452-60.

 
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Patel RK, Rubery PT, Meyers S, Everett CR.  Pedicle lesion in the toddler: a radiologic review. Pain Physician. 2003;6:213-216.

 
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Slipman CW, Isaac Z, Patel R, Everett CR, Lenrow DA, Ostrowski J. Chronic neck pain: The specific syndromes. J Musc Med. 2003;20:24-33.

 

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Floeter MK, Civitello LA, Everett CR, Dambrosia J, Luciano CA. Peripheral neuropathy in children with HIV infection. Neurology 1997;49:207-12  

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Everett CR, Malanga J. Shoulder Stiffness and Scapular Winging in Ballet. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise May 1997;29(5);S300 American College of Sports Medicine 44th Annual Meeting Denver Colorado May 31, 1997.  

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Smith J, Everett CR. Prognosis of whiplash related injury. SPINE - State of the Art Reviews. May 1998;12(2):287-300