How To Cope With Brain Trauma - Introducing Dr Kirk Lercher, MD

Recently, we have given Mount Sinai readers some insights into how brain injury can form, and some basic coping mechanisms to help loved ones along the way to recovery. However, we strongly advise you to seek professional medical attention after experiencing brain injury - you don’t need to go at it alone. Dr Kirk Lercher - our Assistant Professor at Mount Sinai’s Department of Rehabilitative Medicine – is our brain damage specialist; he can help guide you and your loved ones to reclaiming your former life.

Anoxic brain injury is the effect of oxygen starvation to the brain. Brain injury can have different effects on the patient depending on how long the brain went without oxygen. Kirk Lecher has undergone extensive medical training in how the brain functions post-concussion, as such his bespoke advice will help you along any stage of the healing process. Ranging from sports concussions, to spasticity management, and neuropharmacology – Dr Lercher is an expert in tackling brain damage.

Beginning his study at New Jersey Medical School, Kirk Lercher continued into an Internship, then residency at the University Hospital (UMDNJ). He finalized his studies with a fellowship in brain trauma at the Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh.  During this time, Dr Lecher specialized in the research field of brain trauma. His research posited that synchronizing occupational and physical therapy improves recovery outcomes after strokes, and furthermore, that larger doses of therapy are associated with superior outcomes.

His research also states that many patients receive sub optimal care after a concussion and associated brain injuries. His work encourages telecommunication agencies to address the unmet needs and encourages families to seek immediate attention via this medium or directly with their physician. It is because of this that Dr Lercher understands the importance of patient care and relationships. As his research shows that a strong connection between the family of the victim and the physician optimizes recovery, Dr Lercher has incredible client satisfaction ratings with a 4.9/5 average.

Dr Lercher tackles anoxic brain injury using two synchronized methodologies. Dr Lercher himself focuses on in-clinic visits for patients, and advises on tele-rehabilitation. This combinatorial process effects as double the therapy than one would get if they solely saw their physician, or solely used telecommunications.

In practicing fantastic patient care, frequent in-clinic visits, and tele-rehabilitation, Dr Lercher sees fantastic results in patient recovery from brain injuries. His bespoke approach is the optimal support you can provide to a loved one during this difficult period.

If you would like to schedule a visit with Dr Lercher, please contact us at Mount Sinai Department of Rehabilitative Medicine. Contact our switchboard on: (212) 241-6321