Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine
About
Dr. Christopher Kliethermes, MD, PRM’s National Chairman of Surgery, is a highly skilled endometriosis excision surgeon dedicated to providing patient-centered care. Trained under renowned experts like Dr. Patrick Yeung and Dr. Guan, Dr. Kliethermes has extensive experience handling complex gynecologic surgeries including on the bowel, bladder, and diaphragm, performing over 700 surgeries in the past two years -the busiest gynecologic surgeon in the state of Michigan. He approaches each case with a personalized strategy, offering a range of surgical options tailored to the patient’s needs and goals—whether preserving fertility, minimizing complications, or addressing aggressive disease. With a commitment to achieving optimal outcomes, Dr. Kliethermes aims for 100% excision in every procedure, leveraging his expertise to deliver life-changing results for his patients. Throughout his career, Dr. Kliethermes has earned numerous accolades, including multiple teaching awards and recognition as an ACOG Mentor of the Year. As a video-vetted surgeon on Icarebetter, he is celebrated as one of Michigan’s leading endometriosis experts. He strongly supports the integration of pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, emphasizing the importance of reducing pelvic inflammation and addressing musculoskeletal issues for improved recovery.
EDS Healthcare in New York
The NYIT EDS/Hypermobility Treatment Center operates in Old Westbury and Central Islip, offering specialized rehabilitation and treatment. Mount Sinai South Nassau Chiari EDS Center in Oceanside focuses on EDS with Chiari malformation. Weill Cornell provides pain management expertise. New York Medicaid covers genetic testing with prior authorization. Wait times at major programs can be 6 months or longer.
Both EDS Centers of Excellence are on Long Island, leaving upstate New York significantly underserved. Patients in Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, and the Adirondacks face drives of 4-6+ hours to reach these programs. Wait times of 6 months or more are common. Rural upstate access is very limited, and telehealth is important for follow-up care.
Finding Physical Therapy for EDS
When choosing a PT for EDS, ask whether they have experience with hypermobility and use stabilization-first protocols rather than standard stretching routines.