Redefining Pain Management

in Boca Raton, FL

Redefining Pain Management

in Boca Raton, FL

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DEDICATED TO EXCEPTIONAL TRAUMA & REHAB CARE

Committed to Excellence in Trauma and Rehab Care

Committed to Excellence in Trauma and Rehab Care

At Boca Trauma and Rehab, our mission is to provide patient-centered, multidisciplinary care that empowers recovery and enhances overall well-being. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and personalized solutions for every patient, combining state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care.
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The Experts

Our Doctors at Boca Trauma & Rehab

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Dr. Monica M. Habib-Heghinian, MD, MHSA, FAAPMR

Dr. Monica Habib, MD is a board-certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician with fellowship training in Interventional Pain Medicine. She earned her B.S. in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology from Emory University and completed her medical degree through SMU, with clinical rotations at Emory. She trained in trauma surgery at Nassau County Medical Center, then completed her PM&R residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn, where she served as the first solo chief resident. Dr. Habib went on to complete her interventional pain fellowship at NPI in Orlando.

Based in South Florida for over a decade, she has treated thousands of patients across Palm Beach County and currently trains residents at North Broward Hospital. Her approach combines advanced pain management therapies with a deep PM&R foundation to provide personalized, nonsurgical relief for spinal, musculoskeletal, and neuropathic pain.

Dr. Bruce M. Fischer D.C., C.C.S.P.

A graduate of the National College of Chiropractic in Chicago, has been serving the Boca Raton community and surrounding areas since 1992. As the Chiropractic Team Physician for various sports teams and organizations in South Florida, Dr. Fischer’s expertise draws not only local athletes but also professional, collegiate, and Olympic athletes from across the country. With decades of experience and thousands of patients treated, he is among the few physicians worldwide qualified to teach the advanced procedure of Manipulation Under Anesthesia—a highly specialized treatment for chronic pain, restricted joints, and impaired function.

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Education & Work Experience

Education :

  • The National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, Illinois, September 1988-December 1991 Doctor of Chiropractic Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
  • Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York, September 1984-June 1988 Bachelor of Arts, Biology-Psychology

Professional Experience :

  • Boca Trauma and Rehab, 1992-present
  • Team Chiropractic Physician Florida Atlantic University 1995-2018
  • Team Chiropractic Physician United States Diving National Team, 2000-present
  • Team Physician Grandview Preparatory School, 2005-present
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LICENSURE

Professional Licensure
  • Florida #6527 (issued June 1992)
    Massachusetts #3341 (issued July 2011)
  • Hospital Staff Privileges
    Lake Worth Surgery Center, Lake Worth Florida
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TEACHING

Teaching
  • Harvard Medical School, Deaconess Hospital, 1994, “Common Musculoskeletal Problems”
  • University of Miami, School of Medicine, 1994, “Manipulative Therapy for Spinal Joint Pain”
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Logan College of Chiropractic, October, 2009, Chicago, Illinois
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Logan College of Chiropractic, December, 2009, Chicago, Illinois
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Logan College of Chiropractic, February, 2010, Chicago, Illinois
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Logan College of Chiropractic, March, 2010, Chicago, Illinois
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Logan College of Chiropractic, May, 2010 Chicago, Illinois
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Logan College of Chiropractic, August 2010, Boca Raton, Florida
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences, January 2011, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences, February 2011, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences, April 2011, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences, June 2011, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences, March, 2015, Las Vegas, Nevada
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences, July, 2015, Las Vegas, Nevada
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences, October 2017, Los Angeles, California
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences, October 2018, Los Angeles, California
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ARTICLES & PUBLICATIONS

Professional and Journal
Publications

Professional Articles :

  • “Manipulation Under Anesthesia for The Treatment of Refractory Hip and Pelvic Pain”, Pain Medicine, February, 2012.

Journal Publications :

  • “Manipulation Under Anesthesia: Possible Revenue Source for Orthopedic ASCs”, Becker’s ASC Review, April 7, 2010.
“5 Steps to Add an MUA Program at Your ASC”, Becker’s ASC Review, July 15, 20110.
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CERTIFICATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

Certifications & Associations

Certifications and Post Graduate Training :

  • Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, 2001, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
  • Manipulation Under Anesthesia, National University of Health Sciences, 2007

Professional Associations :

  • Florida Chiropractic Association
  • Florida Chiropractic Physicians Association
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AWARDS

Awards
  • National College of Chiropractic Clinical Internship Award, 1991
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Education & Work Experience

areas of expertise

Education & Work Experience

Education :

  • The National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, Illinois, September 1988-December 1991 Doctor of Chiropractic Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
  • Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York, September 1984-June 1988 Bachelor of Arts, Biology-Psychology

Professional Experience :

  • Boca Trauma and Rehab, 1992-present
  • Team Chiropractic Physician Florida Atlantic University 1995-2018
  • Team Chiropractic Physician United States Diving National Team, 2000-present
  • Team Physician Grandview Preparatory School, 2005-present
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LICENSURE

Professional Licensure
  • Florida #6527 (issued June 1992)
    Massachusetts #3341 (issued July 2011)
  • Hospital Staff Privileges
    Lake Worth Surgery Center, Lake Worth Florida
Male healthcare provider wearing white coat and dark shirt, professional headshot

TEACHING

Teaching
  • Harvard Medical School, Deaconess Hospital, 1994, “Common Musculoskeletal Problems”
  • University of Miami, School of Medicine, 1994, “Manipulative Therapy for Spinal Joint Pain”
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Logan College of Chiropractic, October, 2009, Chicago, Illinois
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Logan College of Chiropractic, December, 2009, Chicago, Illinois
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Logan College of Chiropractic, February, 2010, Chicago, Illinois
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Logan College of Chiropractic, March, 2010, Chicago, Illinois
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Logan College of Chiropractic, May, 2010 Chicago, Illinois
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Logan College of Chiropractic, August 2010, Boca Raton, Florida
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences, January 2011, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences, February 2011, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences, April 2011, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences, June 2011, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences, March, 2015, Las Vegas, Nevada
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences, July, 2015, Las Vegas, Nevada
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences, October 2017, Los Angeles, California
  • ”Manipulation Under Anesthesia”, co-sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences, October 2018, Los Angeles, California
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ARTICLES & PUBLICATIONS

Professional and Journal
Publications

Professional Articles :

  • “Manipulation Under Anesthesia for The Treatment of Refractory Hip and Pelvic Pain”, Pain Medicine, February, 2012.

Journal Publications :

  • “Manipulation Under Anesthesia: Possible Revenue Source for Orthopedic ASCs”, Becker’s ASC Review, April 7, 2010.
“5 Steps to Add an MUA Program at Your ASC”, Becker’s ASC Review, July 15, 20110.
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CERTIFICATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

Certifications & Associations

Certifications and Post Graduate Training :

  • Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, 2001, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
  • Manipulation Under Anesthesia, National University of Health Sciences, 2007

Professional Associations :

  • Florida Chiropractic Association
  • Florida Chiropractic Physicians Association
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AWARDS

Awards
  • National College of Chiropractic Clinical Internship Award, 1991
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Dr. Sarah-Lee Ramdeen Cucu, D.C

 A graduate of the University of the West Indies, Jamaica, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and Philosophy. Native From Jamaica Dr. Ramdeen-Cucu later immigrated to the United States of America and attended Florida Atlantic University, at the Boca Raton Campus. During her years at FAU, she pursued pre-medical studies and was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology. Dr. Ramdeen-Cucu began her training as a chiropractic physician at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida and has experience as a chiropractic physician for over 13 years. She is also trained and certified in physiotherapy.

areas of expertise

Education

Education :

  • Palmer College of Chiropractic, Port Orange, FL (01/2006 – 03/2009).
    Degree awarded: Doctor of Chiropractic
Certification in Physiotherapy
  • Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida (2002- 2005).
    Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science, Psychobiology
  • University of the West Indies, Jamaica, W.I. (1994 – 1998).
    Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts, Major in Spanish, Minor in Philosophy
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AWARDS

Awards and Honors
  • Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida Campus
    Dean’s List 12/2008; 09/2008; 09/2007; 03/2006
Chiropractic Teaching Assistant award (03/09)
  • Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Campus
    “The Chancellor’s List” September Edition 2005
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, April 2005
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Education

areas of expertise

Education

Education :

  • Palmer College of Chiropractic, Port Orange, FL (01/2006 – 03/2009).
    Degree awarded: Doctor of Chiropractic
Certification in Physiotherapy
  • Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida (2002- 2005).
    Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science, Psychobiology
  • University of the West Indies, Jamaica, W.I. (1994 – 1998).
    Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts, Major in Spanish, Minor in Philosophy
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AWARDS

Awards and Honors
  • Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida Campus
    Dean’s List 12/2008; 09/2008; 09/2007; 03/2006
Chiropractic Teaching Assistant award (03/09)
  • Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Campus
    “The Chancellor’s List” September Edition 2005
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, April 2005
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Kara Brown, PT

Kara Brown, MPT, joined Boca Trauma and Rehab in 2018 and brings over 27 years of outpatient physical therapy experience. A Rutgers University graduate, she specializes in orthopedic rehabilitation, pre- and post-surgical care, Pilates, manual therapy, vestibular rehab, women’s health, pelvic dysfunction, and geriatric care. Kara emphasizes holistic, preventative care to empower patients and enhance their quality of life.

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EXPERTS

Our Therapists at Boca Trauma & Rehab

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