Medical Director, Interventional Pain Medicine - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program

Dr. Jackson G. Cohen is a fellowship-trained, board-certified, interventional pain medicine physician. Dr. Cohen completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn before moving to Miami for his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine with the Department of Anesthesia at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Cohen specializes in the treatment of spine and musculoskeletal pain, including neck and low back pain, hip, knee and shoulder pain, arthritis, tendon injuries, sports injuries, nerve pain, complex regional pain syndrome, and cancer pain, among other chronic pain conditions. Each patient receives an individualized treatment and management plan that is optimized to fit his or her unique needs. Dr. Cohen practices with a holistic approach, utilizing physical therapy and other modalities, minimally invasive procedures, collaborative patient education, and positive lifestyle modifications to reach healthy, positive outcomes.

His ultimate goal is to provide pain relief for his patients, while also helping patients enjoy improved function and higher overall quality of life. He performs a variety of non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical procedures from fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided injections to the placement of spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pumps. He stays up to date on the latest advancements in treatment options for his patients.

Dr. Cohen has also published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals, written book chapters, and presented his work at national and international conferences. He continues to participate in clinical research as part of his practice in order to advance the field of pain medicine and outcomes for all patients suffering from chronic and debilitating pain. Most importantly, Dr. Cohen’s primary concern is always his patients, and he is passionate about patient care.

Outside of work, Dr. Cohen enjoys spending time with his family, cooking and barbecuing, going to the gym, and playing sports.

Hospital Affiliations

• Memorial Hospital Miramar
• Memorial Hospital Pembroke
• Memorial Hospital West
• Memorial Regional Hospital

Gender

• Male

Languages

• Spanish

Education

St George's University School Of Medicine, 2010

Internships

Maimonides Medical Center, 2011, Internal Medicine

Residency

University Of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2014, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Fellowships

University Of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2015, Pain Medicine

Certifications

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation-Pain Medicine
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation-Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Publications

• View Dr. Jackson Cohen's publications on PubMed
• Vasquez R, Cohen J: “Ultrasound Guided Injection of the First Extensor Compartment”.  In: Malanga G, Mautner K, eds. Atlas of Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Injections. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. 2014; 32:131-134
• Vasquez R, Cohen J: “Ultrasound Guided Injection of the Second Extensor Compartment”.  In: Malanga G, Mautner K, eds. Atlas of Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Injections. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. 2014; 33:135-137. 
• Cohen J, Lenchig S: “Pulsed Radiofrequency Combined with Continuous Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Morton’s Neuroma”. The Foot and Ankle Online Journal. 2013 Mar; 6(3):1-6.

Professional Organizations

• American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians 
• American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 
• International Neuromodulation Society 
• North American Neuromodulation Society 
• North American Spine Society 

Presentations

• Cohen J, Patin D: “Extra-articular Sacroiliac Joint Injection Technique for Sacroiliac Joint Pain”
  -Accepted for poster presentation at the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) conference in Orlando, Florida, April 2015
• Cohen J, Ophori O, Sherman A: “Percutaneous rupture and aspiration of lumbar intra-facet cysts: a case report”
  -Accepted for poster presentation at the American Pain Society (APS) conference in Tampa, Florida, May 2014
• Esposito A, Cohen J, Vasquez-Duarte R: “Horner’s Syndrome secondary to a T1 radiculopathy: a case report”
  -Accepted for poster presentation at the American Pain Society (APS) conference in Tampa, Florida, May 2014
• Cohen J, Rivera D, Johnson-Greene D, Mena J, Sherman A: “Radiographic Evidence of Lumbar Zygapophysial Joint Arthritis on MRI at Initial Zygapophysial Joint Injection or Medial Branch Block"
  - Accepted for poster presentation at the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) conference in Washington D.C., October 2013
• Cohen J, Lenchig S, Patin D: “A Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique for the Treatment of Post-traumatic Trigeminal Neuropathic Pain with Peripheral Nerve Stimulation”
  -Accepted for poster presentation at the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 2013
• Cohen J, Esposito A, Dalal K: “An Anaplastic Astrocytoma Presenting as Worsening Paresis in an Incomplete Paraplegic Patient”
  -Accepted for poster presentation at the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 2013
  -Accepted for poster presentation at the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) conference in Washington D.C., October 2013
• Cohen J, Panero A, Dalal K: “Unilateral C5 Nerve Root Palsy in a C3 Incomplete Tetraplegic Patient: A Case Report” 
  -Accepted for poster presentation at the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) conference in Atlanta, Georgia November 2012
• Cohen J, Baeza J, Dalal K: “Hyponatremia in a Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Patient with Refractory Orthostatic Hypotension: A Case Report”
• -Accepted for poster presentation at the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) conference in Atlanta, Georgia November 2012
• Panero A, Cohen J, Mena J, Dalal K: “Epidural Hematoma & Paraplegia after Spinal Cord Stimulator Removal: A Case Report”.  
  -Accepted for poster presentation at the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) conference in Atlanta, Georgia November 2012
• Cohen J, Panero A, Delgado A, Hotz G, Nedd K: “Multiple Concussions in an Elite Division I College Football Player: Decision for Retirement”.  
  -Accepted for poster presentation at the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 2012  
  -Accepted for poster presentation at the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) conference in Atlanta, Georgia November 2012
• Siglos K, Cohen J, Green J: “Hyperhidrosis in a Bicyclist s/p Rib Fracture: A Case Report”.  
  -Accepted for poster presentation at the 6th World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 2011