Dr. Andre Panagos, MD
Regenerative Spine & Sports Medicine Specialist in New York City

Dr. Andre Panagos, MD is a leading New York City physician specializing in regenerative spine and sports medicine, with nearly two decades of experience treating acute and chronic pain. His practice focuses on non-surgical pain relief, spine care, and functional recovery, placing him at the forefront of a new era in modern medicine that emphasizes healing, performance, and long-term wellness. Dr. Panagos is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, is also a New York State-certified Medical Acupuncturist, a practitioner of Functional Medicine, and is highly trained in interventional ultrasonography and regenerative therapies.

Committed to delivering the highest level of care, Dr. Panagos continuously advances his expertise through ongoing medical education, research, and training in cutting-edge spine and sports medicine techniques. His approach centers on optimizing the body’s natural ability to heal, using personalized, evidence-based strategies to reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life. He is widely recognized for helping patients—many of whom were previously told they had limited options—return to active, fulfilling lives. Dr. Panagos is a Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is or has been an active member of leading organizations, including the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, North American Spine Society, Spinal Intervention Society, Institute for Functional Medicine, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, and American Association of Orthopedic Medicine.

Dr. Panagos earned his Doctor of Medicine and Master of Science degrees from St. George’s University School of Medicine, followed by an internship and residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Washington. He then completed advanced fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Interventional Spine Care at Beth Israel Medical Center under the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. His additional training includes medical acupuncture through UCLA/Helms Medical Institute and functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine, further strengthening his integrative, whole-body approach to care.

Currently, Dr. Panagos serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Medical Center and , where he contributes to the education of future physicians. He previously held academic and clinical roles at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical College, where he also served as founding co-director of The Spine Center. His excellence in clinical care and teaching has been recognized with multiple honors, including the Willibald Nagler Clinical Scholar Award and the Resident Teaching Award at Weill Cornell.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Panagos is deeply involved in medical education, research, and thought leadership. He has authored textbook chapters, peer-reviewed articles, and books, including Spine: A Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference and Lifestyle First Aid. He regularly lectures at national and international conferences and contributes to advancing the field as Chairman of the Program Planning Committee, a member of the Medical Education Committee, and part of the Regenerative Medicine Task Force for the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He also serves as a reviewer for leading journals, including Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and PM&R.