Physicians

Meet Our Physicians

Our EMG laboratory is accredited through the AANEM. If you're looking for professional service dedicated assist diagnosis of muscle and nerve disorders, you'll be sure to find what you need at Central NY Physiatry PC of New Hartford, NY. We have over 35 years of experience in the industry. Call us today to learn more about us!

Chul Jo Yang, M.D.

Dr. Yang founded Central NY Physiatry PC in 1979. For the past 35 years, Dr. Yang, board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, has taken leadership in physical medicine and rehabilitation services and EMG and electrodiagnostic medicine in the Central New York area.

Prior to his move to this area, Dr. Yang had been involved with in and outpatient rehabilitation care in St. Barnabas Hospital and Lennox Hill Hospital in the New York City area. He dedicated his effort to provide up-to-date EMG and electrodiagnostic medicine at both institutes, and also served in teaching positions at the Rusk Rehabilitation Institute of New York University Medical Center.

Dr. Yang's interest is to continue to devote his efforts to procure the advancement and diversity of the entire spectrum of physical medicine and rehabilitation services as well as EMG and nerve conduction studies in the Central New York area, collaborating with local health care facilities and the medical community for development of unified, patient-focused rehabilitation and wellness programs and services.

Anne Mathews, M.D.

Anne Mathews, M.D., is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in the subspecialties of Pain Management and Neuromuscular Medicine. After finishing medical school, she completed one year of internship at Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, New York. Following the internship, Dr. Mathews then went on to complete a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation SUNY University Hospital of Brooklyn Downstate Medical Center. After the residency, she worked at DuBois Regional Medical Center as attending physician and served as Assistant Medical Director of the Rehabilitation Unit for four years.

Dr. Mathews joined Central NY Physiatry PC in August 2001. She was actively involved in the acute inpatient rehabilitation units of Faxton and Rome Hospitals for several years. She is now actively involved as a consultation physician at the rehabilitation unit of St. Luke's Home. Her general practice includes electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies, pain management musculoskeletal care and general rehabilitation.

Dr. Mathews has over 15 years' experience in diagnosing and managing acute injuries occurring at work, in motor vehicle accidents or during sports activities. Her practice also includes evaluation of patients for the purpose of Independent Medical Examinations with recommendations thereafter. Currently, her interest has expanded into the field of musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Dr. Mathews is a strong proponent of practicing evidence-based medicine.