Marco Funiciello, DO
Marco Funiciello, DO, is a board certified physician specializing in the non-operative care of spine, joint, muscle and nerve pain. Dr. Funiciello is the Co-Director of the Interventional Spine Program at Princeton Spine and Joint Center. After graduating from the University of Scranton, Dr. Funiciello received his medical degree from UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Funiciello then received his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from Saint Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Funiciello has extensive additional training in Osteopathic Manual Medicine and often utilizes this skill set to complement his conservative and holistic approach to his patients. Dr. Funiciello has authored numerous chapters and papers and lectures widely. He is consistently rated as one of the best doctors in the country by his peers and by his patients.
Dr. Funiciello’s holistic approach has often found cures where many others have failed, reflecting his ability to consistently provide optimal treatment for each and every one of his patients
Articles:
- Exercising with Arthritis
- Your Sciatic Nerve Will Thank You if You Do These 2 Things
- Why Does My Back Crack So Much?
- Understanding Lower Back Strain
- Should I Use or Heat for My Lower Back Pain
- How to Relieve Neck Pain Caused by Stress
- How to Make Your Own Gel Ice Pack or Moist Heat Pack
- How to Apply Heat Therapy for Your Sciatica Symptoms
- How Cervical Selective Nerve Root Blocks Can Ease Neck Pain
- 9 Lesser-Known Tips for Easing Back Pain
- 3 Reasons You May Have a Stiff Neck
- Hip (Trochanteric) Bursitis
- Hip Anatomy
- Hip Pain and Arthritis
- Types of Arthritis in the Knee
- What Is a Bursa?
- 10 Quick Facts About Sciatica
Videos:
- Back Spasm Treatment Video
- Best Pillows for Neck Pain or Back Pain Video
- Causes of Pregnancy Back Pain Video
- Cervical Collars for Neck Pain Video
- Facet Joint Blocks Video
- Facet Joints Video
- Treatment for Neck Strain or Sprain Video
- Video: What Causes a Stiff Neck?
- Video: What is Acute Neck Pain?
- Facet Joint Anatomy Video
- Facet Joint Injection Video
- Joint Pain Caused by Arthritis Video
- Shoulder Osteoarthritis Treatment Video
- Symptoms of Shoulder Osteoarthritis Video
Testimonials
Dr Funicello is as kind as he is competent. A very fine doctor.
Review from RateMD.com
Dr. Funiciello successfully cured my chronic (over 25 years) neck pain. He helped me when all other options had failed (orthopedic, physical therapy, chiropractic, etc.). He is knowledgeable, kind, and skilled. Relief from this pain changed my life. I am forever grateful for his persistent and patient care.
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I was in pain for over two years and saw about 5 drs, no one could help me until I visit Dr Funiciello and was like a miracle, He is very knowledgeable. He is outstanding. My wife and I both have chronic spine conditions and went to him as an alternative to surgical interventions. My wife specifically has very complex medical issues and requires research in to any meds she takes, and is breast feeding. He did his job above and beyond and we both have him to thank.
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All around good doctor. I was very pleased ,I did not feel rushed, my outcome was good and he has integrity.
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Good first time experience with Dr. Funiciello. Gave me good options for my lower back pain- I will definitely be going back to see him.
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Very helpful and caring. Eager to help me feel better.
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Great staff, Knowledgeable Dr. Knows my medical condition and solved my problem without surgery.
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In my 35 years working in healthcare, I have learned how to evaluate doctors. Dr. Funicello belongs in the top tier, in my experience. I presented with a complex, ambiguous condition (couldn’t walk 200 yards without intense hip pain but could play hours of tennis with no problem). He laid out all the possible factors and causes and then proceeded to work his way through each of them, to rule out those not causative and get to the one(s) creating the condition. After running down two blind alleys, we got to the perpetrator who was vanquished. Now am 95% healed with 100% well in view.
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Dr. Funiciello is honestly a magician. He fixed a really bad back pain and sciatica problem that I had suffered with for over six years. Two spine surgeons and one other pain doctor had told me I would “just have to live with it.” Dr. Funiciello told me he could help and he did just that. Thank goodness I found him because he changed my life. Dr. Funiciello is a true professional and I am forever in his debt.
Review from Vitals.com
Very pleased with all my visits to this doctor. He is very thorough and efficient. The entire experience was excellent. He took time to listen to me and improved my symptoms considerably.
JB
A pleasant, professional & understanding man who listened and knew exactly what to do to relieve my pain…He was thorough and did not push for unnecessary tests….I highly recommend him & thank my internist for referring him to me….
MC
He knows what he talking about and makes you feel good that he will help you. I would recommend Dr Funiciello to anyone who needs help with various. Health issues.
JK
I had hurt my back and was down for 5 days – couldn’t move at all. When I went to Dr. Funiciello, at first I have to admit I was a little uncertain. I had thought at first that he wasn’t sharing enough information with me. On the second and third visits, though, I discovered that he was only giving me information he knew for sure. There was still an additional test he wanted to run before providing a formal diagnosis and prognosis. From that point on I had no doubts, and was extremely pleased with the results of his treatment as well as the physical therapist their office recommended. A couple of other important points: trust him when he says not to Google anything on your problem. I didn’t, but my wife did. The internet is full of worst-case scenarios and mis-information. I was glad to heed his advice. Second, although there can be a bit of a wait time, their waiting room has these awesome TVs that show loop a National Geographic special. It may sound kind of corny to write that up in the review, but once you see it, you’ll know why I wrote it up! I highly recommend Dr. Funiciello.
Review from Vitals.com
I have worked in healthcare as an executive and consultant to top-flight outfits (e.g., Mayo Clinic, Johnson & Johnson, etc.) for 35 years. I know a trustworthy pro when I see one. Dr. Funiciello is one. I presented with a very complex and confusing set of symptoms (couldn’t walk 200 yards without extreme hip-area pain, but could play vigorous tennis for two hours with no problem).
I was particularly impressed with Dr. Funiciello’s very methodical assessment of all the possible causes/factors involved and his step-by-step program for testing and affirming or dismissing each one as an element to address/cure/fix.
After testing and ruling out (by failed interventions) two of the possible factors, we hit pay dirt on the third. I am now 95% mended and the end is clearly in sight.
Because of my extensive knowledge of the field and my extensive experience working with doctors, many of my friends and my family turn to me for advice in seeking physicians and other providers. I would put Dr. Funiciello at the top of the list for anyone seeking a physiatrist.
Review from Vitals.com
Because I had no knowledge of the medical specialty called “physiatrist,” and no idea of the ways in which my pain could or would be treated, I felt great apprehension before my first visit to the Princeton Spine and Joint Center. Very soon after I met my “physiatrist,” Dr. Marco Funiciello, my confidence grew because of his obviously strong knowledge and expertise; quick, accurate diagnosis; and caring manner. Amazingly, when he performed a third facet joint injection, he successfully hit the mark and ruptured the synovial cyst that was compressing some nerve roots that was causing me considerable pain. Not only did he succeed in eliminating my pain, he thereby eliminated the need for me to undergo spinal surgery. Needless to say, I am deeply grateful, and without reservation, recommend Dr. Funiciello highly.
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I brought my mother to see Dr Funiciello several months ago. She is living in a retirement community and had recently stopped walking due to pain in her back, knees and hips. Dr Funiciello recommended against her getting a scooter and over the course of a few months got my mother out of a wheelchair through injections in her back, knees and legs. He sent her for therapy and she got stronger and is now with only occasional pain and walks with a cane. She was just miserable before we met him and I can’t thank him enough!
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Dr. Funiciello was very easy to talk to, had a lot of knowledge about the condition and related pain and listened well to my description of symptoms and treatments tried. Being new to the area, I feel quite lucky to have found such a good doctor that I trust with my treatment.
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