Joseph Herbert, MD
Director, MS Care Center

Dr. Herbert is a graduate of Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem. He completed his internship and residency training in Neurology at Shaarei Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, as well as his clinical Fellowship training at Harvard University Medical School and Columbia University. His clinical and basic science career in neurodegenerative disease began at Columbia University in 1986. In 1989, he served as the MS Care Center Director of the Helen Hayes Hospital, West Haverstraw, NY, and developed a national reputation for his work in MS.

“My goal for all the MS Centers I’m involved with is to provide integrated services, research, and treatment options available to those living with the challenges of MS. To meet this goal, a very talented staff of MS specialized neurologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physical, occupational and speech therapists, psychologists, social workers, and patient care representatives, has been assembled to assist me.”

Christine Acevedo
Executive Assistant

Ms. Acevedo joined our Center two years ago. Her attention to detail and organizational skills are critical to providing timely care and services for our medical treatments, diagnostic testing, and communications with insurers.

Joshua Bacon, PhD
Psychologist

Dr. Bacon is a graduate of New York University. He has been at the Center for three years, specializing in psychology service for MS patients including adjustment, adherence, coping, problem solving, and community integration. Dr. Bacon has an essential role within the interdisciplinary team because he sees patients with MS both in the outpatient setting as well as during admission to the inpatient rehabilitation unit.

Lisa Capolino Laing, RN, MSCN
Nurse Coordinator

Ms. Capolino is the clinical nurse coordinator for the Center. She educates patients and their families about MS, available treatment options, rehabilitation, and counseling. Lisa is certified in both rehabilitation nursing and MS nursing.

Tamar Fromm, MS, OTR/L
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Mrs. Fromm earned her Master of Science degree from Columbia University. She is an occupational therapist, specializing in cognition, who provides direct rehabilitative and educational services to the patients. Mrs. Fromm has started numerous therapeutic groups here at the Center and leads outings for patients who require community reintegration. Mrs. Fromm is also the research coordinator at the Center, where she coordinates and supervises 15 research trials in MS.

Chris Griffin, MS, PT
Physical Therapist

Ms. Griffin has practiced physical therapy since 1989. She is an experienced educator, teaching classes to both patient groups and rehabilitation professionals. Chris is a certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and has been at the MS Center since 2000.

Maria Rodriguez
Senior Executive Assistant

Ms. Rodriguez has been at the MS Care Center for the past five years. Her dedication and experience at the Center are essential to accomplishing our mission of excellence in customer service. Ms. Rodriguez serves an additional vital role as a Spanish-speaking translator for our Latino population. She is currently Senior Supervisor of the front office staff and works closely with the clinical team to ensure continuity of patient care.