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Joseph R. Carcione, Jr., DO

Specialties: Neurology

Board Certified: Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine

Languages: English

General Info

Medical School/Degree: DO, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY

Residency: Neurology- Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY

Internship: Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Queens, NY

Fellowship: Neuromuscular Disease and Clinical Neurophysiology- Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY

Undergraduate: BS, Biology & Psychology, Manhattan University, Riverdale, NY

Graduate: MBA, Manhattan University, Riverdale, NY

Clinical Interests: Neuromuscular Medicine, Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders, Sports Neurology & Concussion, Clinical Neurophysiology

Year Joined: 2025

About Me

What made you want to become a health care provider or what is your earliest memory of wanting to be one?

As far back as I could remember, I was always giving "injections" to family members with my Fisher-Price doctor's kit. Coming from a family of Osteopathic Physicians (DO's), I was very interested in structure and function and how this interaction is involved in health. As an undergraduate, I majored in biology and psychology, exploring the interface of mind-body medicine. During my senior year, I wrote my senior monograph on pain, endorphins and emotions. I made neuroscience my choice as it intrigued me.

What do you love most about your specialty? / Why did you choose your specialty?

Neurology involves phenomenology- what do we, as neurologists, observe- and from these observations, we come to a sound differential diagnosis. Given my interest in mind-body medicine, I turned my focus to neuromuscular disorders and the neurophysiological changes seen in their care. I have included medical acupuncture and osteopathic manipulative medicine in my practice. Managing cases with athletes involving Sports Neurology & Concussion are always a challenge.

How do you connect with your patients?

For me, connecting with my patients is by being present with them. "Be here, now" is the most important way a physician can strengthen that connection. Active listening goes a long way. By doing this, I seek to develop a partnership with my patients for their best benefits and outcomes.

What are your interests outside of the office (hobbies, activities)?

Spending time with my family. Dining, whether at a BBQ or a fine restaurant, draws us all closer. I am an avid martial artist and enjoy watching UFC events, and MMA in general, with my 3 sons. Certified in Pilates, I maintain workouts to remain as fit as I can. Science fiction and horror are great pastimes too, whether they are books or movies. I serve as a Eucharist Minister in my Church.

What is your advice for your patients?

You have one body, take care of it! Keep your mind free of worry and focus on the here and now. Develop a spiritual practice of your choice. Use these to ground yourself in mind-body-spiritual health.

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