Meet Dr. Jonathan M. Tarrash

Dr. Jonathan M. Tarrash

Physiatrist in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, FL

Dr. Jonathan M. Tarrash is a physician in Boca Raton, Florida, who is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, with a subspecialty in pain medicine. He has provided physical medicine and rehabilitation care for patients in South Florida for the past 30 years.

Dr. Tarrash currently treats patients in several locations focusing on musculoskeletal problems. He works in several different offices and skilled nursing facilities. Dr. Tarrash provides rehab and pain management consultations. He treats patients suffering from sports injuries, accidents, post-surgery recuperation, along with those needing help managing chronic pain. Dr. Tarrash's approach is always to aim for conservative, customized treatment methods before recommending anything invasive, such as surgery. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, swimming, biking, etc.

Education

Dr. Tarrash completed his undergraduate degree with a bachelor of science from State University of New York at Binghamton and received his medical doctorate at State University of New York at Downstate. After completing his doctorate, he completed his internship at Long Island Jewish Medical Center Department of Medicine.

Dr. Tarrash completed his residency at Jack Whaler Hospital Division of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He also completed an elective in sports medicine at the University of Miami Doctors’ Hospital.

Hospitals

Dr. Tarrash is licensed in both New York and Florida. He currently has hospital affiliations with:

  • Delray Medical Center, Delray Beach, Florida
  • Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Boca Raton, Florida
  • West Boca Medical Center, Boca Raton, Florida
  • Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital, Delray Beach, Florida

Professional Organizations

  • American Academy of Pain Medicine
  • American Academy of Rehab Medicine
  • American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • American Medical Association – Associate Member
  • Florida Medica Association
  • Florida Society of PM&R
  • International Spinal Injection Society
  • Palm Beach Medical Society
  • Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports Medicine and Occupational Rehabilitation

Dr. Tarrash also is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, a prestigious academic honor society that honors excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. It is a rare honor and is by invitation only.

Practice History

Dr. Tarrash has practiced in a variety of pain medicine/general physiatry private group practices . Here is a list of area practices where he has worked.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehab Associates, Delray Beach, FL 1991-2003
  • Advanced Pain Medicine Associates, Delray Beach, FL 2003-2007
  • South Palm Orthopedics, Delray Beach, FL 2007-2021
  • Sports Spine Occupational Rehabilitation, Boca Raton, FL 2007-present

Additional Consultations and Evaluations

Dr. Tarrash also collaborates and provides consultations and evaluations at skilled nursing facilities as a consultant for pain and rehabilitation. He also offers pain and musculoskeletal consultations and evaluations in connection with local area chiropractic offices. Dr. Tarrash works with many local physical therapists.

Presentations

  • Advances in Pain Management , West Boca Medical Center
  • Basic Electrodiagnosis and Advances in Electric Stimulation
  • The Benefits of Exercise
  • Common Causes of Hand Pain, Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital
  • TENS in the Treatment of Compression Fractures, Department of PM&R, Grand Rounds
  • Patellofemoral Pain and Knee Orthotics, Department of PM&R, Grand Rounds
  • Diabetic Polyradiculopathy, Department of PM&R, Grand Rounds
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis, Department of PM&R, Grand Rounds