Eli A. Finkelstein, M.D.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Finkelstein believes exceptional care starts with treating every patient with dignity, respect, and compassion. He takes the time to understand each patient's symptoms, concerns, and goals, working collaboratively to develop personalized treatment plans through open communication and shared decision-making. His goal is to reduce pain, restore function, and help patients achieve lasting improvements in their quality of life.
Specialties
Expertise Overview
Dr. Eli Finkelstein is a double board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine physician who specializes in non-surgical treatment of spine, nerve, and musculoskeletal conditions. He uses evidence-based, minimally invasive approaches to help patients restore function and improve mobility. In addition to his clinical practice, he has extensive sports medicine experience, serving as a team physician for local high schools and as a sideline physician for youth athletic programs throughout the Atlanta area.
Experience in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Over the course of his career, Dr. Finkelstein has embraced advances in non-surgical spine and pain care, including image-guided spinal injections, modern electrodiagnostic testing, and evolving rehabilitation strategies that allow for more precise diagnosis, faster recovery, and less invasive treatment options. These innovations continue to expand what is possible for patients seeking alternatives to surgery.
He also has extensive sports medicine experience, serving as Team Physician for Centennial High School and Alpharetta High School athletics, as well as Sideline Physician for the Matt Ryan Football Clinic and various Atlanta youth athletic programs, reflecting his long-standing involvement in caring for athletes across all levels.
Areas of Expertise
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
- Non-Surgical Spine Care
- Spinal Injections and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Interventional Pain Management
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine (EMG/NCS)
Residency
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Medical Degree
- UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School; Newark, New Jersey
Certifications
- Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Subspecialty-Pain
Associations
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
- American College of Sports Medicine
- American Medical Association
- Georgia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Staff Working With Eli Finkelstein
Awards