With more Castle Connolly Top Doctors® than any orthopedic practice in New York, Orlin & Cohen is proud to be ranked #1 in New York for the second year in a row, and Top 6 nationally for orthopedic care by Castle Connolly..
Recognized by their peers as leaders in the field, our specialists are among the best in the country and set the standard for orthopedic excellence. Their experience and expertise can mean a better outcome for you.
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With more Castle Connolly Top Doctors® than any orthopedic practice in New York, Orlin & Cohen is proud to be ranked #1 in New York for the second year in a row, and Top 6 nationally for orthopedic care by Castle Connolly..
Recognized by their peers as leaders in the field, our specialists are among the best in the country and set the standard for orthopedic excellence. Their experience and expertise can mean a better outcome for you.
Irina Richardson, PA-C, is a highly skilled physician assistant at Orlin & Cohen specializing in pain management. With a strong background in neurosurgery and internal medicine, Irina offers comprehensive care to her patients. She is proficient in evaluating chronic pain patients and performing interventional pain management treatments such as epidurals, trigger point injections, and nerve blocks. Irina emphasizes the use of alternative pain management methods and counsels patients on addiction to narcotics, aiming to manage pain with the smallest effective dose.
Irina earned her Bachelor of Science in physician assistant studies from SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Her clinical experience includes extensive work in neurosurgery and internal medicine, where she has managed both acute and chronic conditions, performed thorough physical examinations, and provided patient education and counseling.
At Orlin & Cohen, Irina’s responsibilities include regular evaluations of chronic pain patients, determining the effectiveness of various pain management treatments, and collaborating with pain management specialists to ensure the safe use of medications.
Fluent in Russian, Irina can connect with a diverse patient population, enhancing their understanding and comfort throughout their treatment journey.