Occupation: Pain Management Physician
Company: Geisinger Health System
Born: Manila, Philippines
Education:
Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin-Madison Hospitals and Clinics (1993)
MD, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO (1989)
BA in Biology with a Concentration in Neuroscience, Northwestern University, Summa Cum Laude (1985)
Certifications:
Certification in Pain Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; License to Practice Medicine, Pennsylvania; License to Practice Medicine, New York; Past License to Practice Medicine, Delaware; Past License to Practice Medicine, Maryland; Past License to Practice Medicine, New Jersey
Career:
Pain Management Physician, Geisinger (2025-Present)
Chief of Outpatient PM&R Services, Temple University Hospital System (2020-Present)
Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University (2020-Present)
Attending Physician, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA (2020-Present)
Attending Physician, Medical Staff of Rehabilitation Medicine, Temple University Hospital (2020-Present)
Adjunct Clinical Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Medical College, Cornell University (2014-Present)
Attending Physician, Medical Staff of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center (2014-Present)
Clinical Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (2011-Present)
Professor, New York University Grossman School of Medicine (2010-Present)
Adjunct Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of the Philippines College of Medicine (2005-Present)
Attending Physician, Medical Staff of Rehabilitation Medicine, Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Rusk Rehab at NYU Langone (1997-Present)
Attending Physician, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA (2015-2020); Attending Physician, Medical Staff of Rehabilitation Medicine, Geisinger Health System (2015-2020)
Medical Director of Physiatric Pain Management, Geisinger Health System (2015-2020)
Attending Physician, NYU Downtown Hospital, New York, NY (1997-2013)
Clinical Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (2001-2011)
Medical Director, International Rehabilitation Medicine, Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, NYU Langone Medical Center (2004-2008)
Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New York University School of Medicine (1997-2001)
Medical Director of PM&R, NYU Downtown Hospital (1997-2000); Faculty Member, Instructor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1993-1996)
Attending Physician, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD (1993-1996)
Attending Physician, Good Samaritan Hospital, Baltimore, MD (1993-1996)
Career Related:
Visiting Professor, Honorary Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sun-yat Sen University College of Medicine (2010-Present); Visiting Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Peking University School of Medicine (2005-Present); Visiting Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Electric Power Hospital, Capital Medical University (2012-2014); Visiting Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xuan Wu Hospital, Capital Medical University (2006-2014); Visiting Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of the East College of Medicine (2009-2012); Consultant, Experts Committee, West China University Hospital, Sichuan University (2009-2012); Faculty Speaker, Various Academic Institutions
Creative Works:
Presenter, “Conceptual Framework of Chronic Pain: Finding the Solutions From Within,” Geisinger (2025); Editor, Reviewer, Various Academic Journals, Including the Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, PM&R The Journal of Injury, Function and Rehabilitation, and the Polish Journal of Rehabilitation Research, Among Others
Achievements:
Conducted over 420 lectures in the United States and delivered over 300 lectures in 27 countries, including 33 lectures in China; Has been featured in a YouTube video for his expertise on the subject through the New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Facilitated numerous faculty members from Cornell University and New York University in engaging with the United Nations, providing them opportunities to present at the organization
Awards:
Recipient, International Visionary Award, International Council for Caring Communities Inc., United Nations (2023); Recipient, International Visionary Award, International Council for Caring Communities (2023); Recipient, Pioneer Award, Geisinger PM&R Residents (2023); Recipient, Certificate of Appreciation, American Academy of Thermology (2019); Recipient, Haim Ring Memorial Award, International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (2013); Recipient, Outstanding Paper Award, Beijing International Forum on Rehabilitation (2011); Recipient, John Gianutsos Award Rusk IRM/NYU Medical Center (2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011); Recipient, NYU Rusk Without Walls Award, Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation, NYU Medical Center (2009); Recipient, Special Contribution Award for International Education, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (2007); Recipient, Educational Service Award, International Center for the Disabled (2005, 2006, 2007); Recipient, Distinguished Physician Award, Philippine Chinese American Medical Association (2005); Recipient, 50th Anniversary Award for Outstanding Educational Contributions, Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation, NYU Medical Center (1998); Recipient, Poster Award, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (1998); Recipient, Outstanding Youth Award, Philippine Chinese American Medical Association (1997); Recipient, Achievement Award, Philippine Chinese American Medical Association (1996); Recipient, Biology Departmental Award, Northwestern University (1985); Honoree, Dean’s List, Northwestern University (1981-1985)
Memberships:
Member, Phi Eta Sigma; Member, Alpha Delta Phi; Member, Phi Beta Kappa; Member, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Member, International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine; Member, American Academy of Thermology; Member, Philippines Chinese American Medical Association; Member, Federation of Chinese American and Chinese Canadian Medical Societies; Member, Association of Academic Physiatrists; Member, American Medical Association; Member, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine; Member, Chinese American Medical Society; Member, Johns Hopkins Medical and Surgical Association; Member, American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine; Member, American Academy of Medical Acupuncture; Member, New York Medical Society; Member, Society of Rusk Physicians; Member, Society for Pain Practice Management; Member, Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation; Member, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians; Member, New York Society of PM&R; Member, Colombian Society of PM&R; Member, Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine; Member, Sichuan Association of Rehabilitation Medicine
Family:
Son of Te See and Merla See
Married: Fang Fang O’Young (2012-Present)
Children: Aaron; Serena; Lucas
Hobbies:
Playing chess; Spending time with family; Enjoying nature; Engaging in pursuits aligned with the quest for the meaning of life