MAIC Editorial Team
All clinical content published on maicbronx.com is reviewed by board-certified physicians on the MAIC medical staff. Our review process ensures that information about personal injury conditions, diagnostic procedures, and treatment options meets the standards of current medical practice and is appropriate for patients navigating the New York No-Fault medical system.
How We Review Content
Clinical content on maicbronx.com is reviewed for medical accuracy, alignment with current NYS Medical Treatment Guidelines (MTG), and relevance to the personal injury patient population. Physician reviewers hold active clinical appointments at MAIC and maintain board certifications in their respective specialties.
Dr. Gabriel Dassa, MD/DO
Dr. Dassa reviews content related to orthopedic injuries, fractures, rotator cuff pathology, disc pathology with surgical implications, and post-traumatic musculoskeletal conditions. He holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and completed fellowship training in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at NYU Medical Center / Hospital for Joint Diseases.
Dr. Ben Schekman, MD
Dr. Schekman reviews content related to pain management, interventional procedures, spinal pathology, radiculopathy, and the intersection of physiatry and personal injury care. His clinical training spans Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency and fellowship-level interventional pain training, with procedural expertise in fluoroscopy-guided ESI, medial branch blocks, RFA, and selective nerve root blocks.
Dr. Lennart Belok, MD
Dr. Belok reviews content related to neurology, electrodiagnostics, radiculopathy, TBI sequelae, and neurological complications of trauma. He holds dual ABPN board certifications in Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine, is a graduate of New York Medical College, and brings over 30 years of neurological practice. He performs on-site NCS/EMG and is one of the most technically precise interpreters of electrodiagnostic studies in the PI context.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
Content on maicbronx.com is written by MAIC's clinical and administrative staff and reviewed by board-certified physicians prior to publication. Our editorial standards require that all clinical claims are consistent with current peer-reviewed medical literature, New York State Medical Treatment Guidelines (MTG), and the clinical experience of our treating physicians.
MAIC content is intended for general informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Patients are encouraged to consult with a licensed physician for diagnosis and treatment recommendations specific to their condition.
For questions about our editorial process or to report a factual concern, contact us at [email protected].