Our Occupational & Industrial Orthopedic Center Team
The team members at Ƶ Occupational and Industrial Orthopedic Center hold advanced degrees and board certification in their fields, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and lecture extensively worldwide. Our researchers have participated in task force and guideline panels and are known internationally for their expertise in musculoskeletal disorders.
Marco Campello, PhD, PT, Director
Dr. Campello is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Ƶ. He received his doctoral degree in ergonomics and biomechanics from the Graduate School of Arts and Science at NYU and also holds a New York State physical therapy license. Dr. Campello’s research interest is in the prevention and treatment of work-related musculoskeletal disability, with a special interest in multidisciplinary intervention and work-related health outcomes. Dr. Campello is a member of the North American Spine Society and the EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europe. Learn more about .
Jeffrey Perry, DO, Medical Advisor
Dr. Perry is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and is a specialist in the nonsurgical management of musculoskeletal disorders and work-related injuries. Dr. Perry is a clinical instructor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Ƶ. Learn more about Dr. Perry.
Sherri Weiser-Horwitz, PhD, Director of Clinical Services and Research
Dr. Weiser-Horwitz is a licensed health psychologist with more than 25 years of research and clinical experience in the field of musculoskeletal disorders. She is an expert on the biopsychosocial model of health and illness. She provides education and cognitive behavioral pain management to patients and trains health providers in psychological treatments. She is the recipient of federal research grant funding, has written numerous articles and chapters, and lectures extensively on this topic. Dr. Weiser-Horwitz is a member of the North American Spine Society and a consultant for their Allied Health Committee. She is also a research associate professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Ƶ. Learn more about Dr. Weiser-Horwitz.
Ali Sheikhzadeh, PhD, Director of Research and Education
Dr. Sheikhzadeh is a research associate professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Ƶ. He received his doctoral degree in ergonomics and biomechanics from the Graduate School of Arts and Science at NYU. He is the program director of the graduate program of ergonomics and biomechanics offered by the Occupational and Industrial Orthopedic Center. Dr. Sheikhzadeh is also the director and principle investigator for government funding grants for the Educational Research Center at Ƶ, which is a part of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health–sponsored New York and New Jersey Education and Research Center. Dr. Sheikhzadeh has conducted research extensively, focusing on ergonomics and biomechanics, with an interest in product evaluation and human performance assessment. He is a certified industrial ergonomist at the Oxford Research Institute, and a member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Learn more about .
Hope Mowery, PhD, HSP, Psychologist Research Coordinator
Dr. Mowery is a licensed psychologist with expertise in health psychology. She received her PhD in clinical psychology from Indiana University in 2010 and completed her internship and fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania in 2011. She has extensive experience in the practice of mindfulness and behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapies as well as multiple areas of health psychology. She has worked with diverse groups of adults with various health concerns and in several different settings, including primary care, inpatient consultation and therapy, outpatient clinics, and telehealth. She has trained in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), motivational interviewing (MI), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). She evaluates the people she treats from a biopsychosocial perspective and provides education and evidence-based therapy.
Dina Shah, PT, Clinical Specialist
Ms. Shah graduated from Daemen College in 2001 with a bachelor's degree in physical therapy. Ms. Shah has more than 12 years of clinical orthopedic experience and is a licensed physical therapist in New York, New Jersey, and Canada. Ms. Shah is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist.
Ka Hing Chow, DPT, PT, Staff Physical Therapist
Dr. Chow is a staff physical therapist. She earned her doctorate in physical therapy from Long Island University in 2010. The year before she was an intern in our clinic, where she was trained in interdisciplinary care and the biopsychosocial approach to prevent chronicity and disability. She is a New York State–licensed physical therapist.
Zihao Du, DPT, PT, Staff Physical Therapist
Dr. Du earned his doctorate in physical therapy from Long Island University Brooklyn and graduated with a master’s degree in nutrition and food studies from New York University. He is highly motivated to continue developing his clinical, interpersonal, and social skills to deliver high-quality care and promote rehabilitation and wellness.
Cindy Ozuna, Departmental Secretary
Cindy is the front desk supervisor and is highly knowledgeable in the service standards of Ƶ.
Cynthia Reyes, Secretary I
Cynthia assists patients at the front desk and has worked at Ƶ for more than 23 years.
Joel Toby, Rehabilitation Attendant
As a rehabilitation attendant, Joel assists in the safety of our patients and the maintenance of the gym and gym equipment.