Summary: Spear and NewYork-Presbyterian are collaborating to expand outpatient physical and occupational rehabilitation access with nine new locations across New York City and Westchester in 2026.

Key Takeaways:

  • Expanded access: Nine new rehabilitation locations will provide care closer to patients’ homes and workplaces.
  • Coordinated care: The collaboration aims to connect outpatient rehabilitation with NewYork-Presbyterian’s specialty-care network for a more seamless recovery experience.
  • Professional development: The partnership will also support clinical education and professional development initiatives for rehabilitation providers.

Spear and NewYork-Presbyterian are collaborating to advance rehabilitation care by expanding access to outpatient rehabilitation services across the New York metropolitan area. As part of the collaboration, nine new locations will open in New York City and Westchester in 2026, helping patients access physical therapy closer to where they live and work.  

The collaboration is designed to enhance continuity of care for patients by creating a more connected experience across each stage of recovery. The new locations will bring together Spear’s expertise in outpatient rehabilitation and guidance from NewYork-Presbyterian’s leading clinical experts, offering a more coordinated approach to musculoskeletal care. 

“By combining Spear’s award-winning outpatient expertise with NewYork-Presbyterian’s leading experts and comprehensive care, we can better align clinical pathways, expand access to exceptional care, and help more New Yorkers get the right care at the right time,” said Dan Rootenberg, CEO and co-founder of Spear. “As a lifelong New Yorker raised in Brooklyn, this collaboration is especially meaningful because it allows us to reach more communities earlier and more conveniently, improving value, efficiency, and outcomes.” 

“NewYork-Presbyterian and Spear share a commitment to delivering exceptional care that is accessible and convenient for patients,” said Dr Deepa Kumaraiah, executive vice president and chief operating officer at NewYork-Presbyterian. “By expanding access to physical and occupational therapy across New York City and Westchester, we can help more patients receive coordinated rehabilitation services closer to home and support them throughout their recovery.” 

By strengthening connections between outpatient rehabilitation services and NewYork-Presbyterian’s extensive network of specialty care, in collaboration with its two renowned medical schools, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Weill Cornell Medicine, the organizations aim to create a more seamless experience for patients throughout their care journey. 

The new locations include: 

QUEENS 

  • Fresh Meadows – 61-18 190th Street, Fresh Meadows, New York 11365 
  • Jackson Heights – 35-59 82nd Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 
  • Elmhurst – 91-19 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY 11373
  • Sunnyside – 45-02 Queens Boulevard, Sunnyside, NY 11104 

MANHATTAN 

  • Upper East Side – 1493 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10075 
  • West Harlem – 2229 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York, NY 10027 
  • Washington Heights – 4246 Broadway, New York, NY 10033 

BROOKLYN 

  • Canarsie – 1970 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234 

WESTCHESTER 

  • Rye – 12A Rye Ridge Plaza, Rye Brook, NY 10573 

In addition to expanding access to care, the collaboration will create opportunities for clinical education and professional development initiatives that support rehabilitation excellence across both organizations.  

To learn more, visit spearcenter.com.