About Harold Avella, MD
Dr. Harold Avella is a board-certified physiatrist, serving the communities of Los Angeles and Glendale, CA. He practices medicine as a part of Medex Diagnostic and Treatment Center and serves as an assistant professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Avella is experienced in providing a range of services, including therapeutic exercises, disability evaluation, osteoporosis evaluation, nerve conduction studies, and psychiatric rehabilitation.
After receiving his bachelor’s degree in biology from Purdue University, Dr. Avella attended medical school at the Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine. He went on to complete his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Avella is an active member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is also affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, NY, and Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Center, NY. Additionally, he is fluent in English and Spanish, which makes him widely accessible to a diverse clientele. During his consultations, he gives each patient his focused attention and is deeply committed to providing the best evidence-based medical care.
Credentials
Specialties
Physiatrist
Practice names
Medex Diagnostic & Treatment Center
Hospital affiliations
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center
- Mercy Medical Center
Board certifications
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Education and training
- Medical School - Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Purdue University (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Conditions & Treatments
- Foot Problems
- Hand Problems
- Elbow Problems
- Back Problems
- Sports Injury
- Knee Problems
- Hip Problems
- Osteoporosis Evaluation
- Ultrasound
- Shoulder Problem
- Foot Pain
- Arthritis
- Muscle Weakness / Palsy
- Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
- Wrist Problems
- Ankle Problems
- Pain Management Consultation
- Joint Pain
- Pain Medicine Injection
- Pain Medication Prescription
- Herniated Disk
- Neck Deformation / Torticollis
- Spondylolysis
- Spine Deformation / Scoliosis
- Physical Medicine / Rehab Consultation
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Wheelchair / Crutches
- Prosthesis
- Mobility Therapy
- Pain Reduction Exercise
- Post-Stroke / Neurology Therapy
- Movement Disorder Exercises
- Post-Operative Mobility (Joints and Body)
- Post-Operative Mobility (Hand and Fingers)
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
- Physical Medicine / Rehab Follow Up
- Spasticity
- Worker's Compensation / Disability Evaluation
- Amputee Care
- Fibromyalgia
- Back Pain
- Neck Problems
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Orthopedic Brace
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Sciatica
- Spinal Cord Trauma / Injury
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Evaluation
- Ultrasound-Guided Joint Injections
- Spine Pain