Dr. Elena Ocher, M.D.

Founder of Elena Ocher Medical, Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management, Pain Management & Anesthesia.
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Elena Ocher MD is an Executive Director of NY Migraine Associates and founder of Elena Ocher Medical PC/Universal VIP Medical Services where she focuses professionally on treatment of Headaches/Migraines, Central and Peripheral Nerve System Disorders, Post-Traumatic Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease and Spinal pain, Herniated Disks, Neuropathic pain and Sympathetic pain syndrome. She strongly believes and profoundly understands the individual needs of patients facing a pain disorder.

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 A Graduate of Pavlov First St. Petersburg Medical Academy as a General Surgeon, later trained in Neuro Surgery, Dr. Ocher received her extensive medical experience at the Burdenko Institute of Neurosurgery and then at The Queen's University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery in Northern Ireland. Upon arriving in New York, Dr. Ocher completed training in Anesthesiology and Pain Management, graduating with an Award of Excellence in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia from Montefiore Medical Center University Hospital of Albert Einstein Medical School.

Dr. Elena Ocher is among the foremost Pain Management practitioners in New York City. Her training years at the most prestigious medical centers provide the knowledge and expertise to develop successful Pain Management Algorithms/Protocols for patients who have been living with their pain for years and often had nowhere to go. She aspires to educate her patients about their conditions, to help them understand and choose the right treatment option. She firmly believes that the patient's trust is integral to the doctor-patient relationship.
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​Dr. Ocher has received numerous honors throughout her distinguished career. She has been professionally affiliated with numerous Medical Societies: Scientific Society of Neurology and Neurosurgery, NY Society of Anesthesiologists, American Headache Society, American Academy of Pain Management, and Member of NY Migraine Associates. Dr. Ocher keeps aware of many modern progressions in the field of migraines and pain management treatments, participates in numerous clinical symposiums and studies, and has authored various publications. She is also the creator of Chuda Skincare, a first-ever skincare line rooted in the centuries-old Remedea Compound and boosted by the most scientifically advanced, medical-grade actives to hydrate and rapidly heal dry, damaged deeply, and compromised skin. 

Education
1977-1983: Pavlov First St. Petersburg Medical Academy; St. Petersburg, Russia – MD Degree

​Post-Graduate Training
  • 1997-1998: Internship (PGY1) in General Surgery at the Montefiore Medical Center, The University Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY.
  • 1998-2001: Fellowship: Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Dept. of General Surgery.
  • Residency: Anesthesiology at the Montefiore Medical Center, The University Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY.
  • 1993: Fellowship: Diagnosis and Treatment of Tumors and Vascular Diseases of CNS at the Burdenko State Institute of Neurosurgery/Physicians Training Center; Moscow, Russia
  • 1988: Completed training in Neurology at the State Center of Advanced Medical Studies; Tbilisi, Georgia

Affiliations
  • Diplomat of the American Board of Pain Management
  • Diplomat of the Academy of Pain Management
  • Member of the Scientific Society of Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • American Medical Society
  • NY Society of Anesthesiologists
  • American Headache Society
  • American Anesthesiologists Society
  • American Academy of Pain Management
  • The NYS Society of Anesthesiologists
  • Member of NY Migraine Associates

​Teaching Appointments
2003-2010: Associate Professor of Department of OB/GYN and Anesthesia at Bronx-Lebanon Medical Center, NY.