Paulinder S. Rai, DO, MPH

Dr Paulinder S Rai is a board certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation He practices in Brightwaters NY where he cares for patients with various musculoskeletal impairments He is a specialist in mobility and function Through his understanding of human anatomy fitness health and nutrition he brings quality to the life of each of his patients His comprehensive approach to health and disease helps him partner with his patients to create effective treatment plans and restore function to those who have suffered from their ailments His philosophy is anchored in both treatment as well as prevention of disease and he aims to facilitate the bodys natural tendency towards healing through use of all medical modalities He believes in evidencebased common sense medicine and always keeps his patients at the center of his care

Dr Rai completed undergraduate training at New York University where he studied philosophy then earned his Masters degree in Public Health He earned his medical degree from The New York College of Osteopathic Medicine He completed residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center Since graduation he has continued to serve as a leader of the academic medical community completing his tenure as president of the New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Dr Rai is a diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation He has mentored countless medical students and residents and is passionate about teaching the future generation of medical practitioners

He has returned to Long Island to serve and care for the community he grew up in and is the founder and president of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of Long Island PLLC