Board Certification:

• American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Sub-Specialty in Pain Management by the American Board of Anesthesia and the American Academy of Pain Medicine

Education:

• Undergraduate: University of Florida, B.S. in Chemistry, Phi Beta Kappa Honors
• Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine, M.D.
• Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio, TX (Chief Resident)

Professional Statement: Dr. Jonathan Lester is a board-certified physiatrist with specialized expertise in the rehabilitation and non-surgical management of complex spinal disorders and musculoskeletal pain. After earning his medical degree and undergraduate degree in Chemistry from the University of Florida, where he was honored with Phi Beta Kappa, Dr. Lester completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center, serving as Chief Resident in his final year.

Driven by a deep interest in spinal disorders, Dr. Lester pursued additional training in pain management and secured sub-specialty board certification in this area. He integrates medications, physical therapy, and minimally invasive spinal interventional procedures to effectively diagnose and treat complex spinal and pain disorders.

Dr. Lester has been practicing in New Jersey for twelve years and is dedicated to staying at the forefront of interventional and medical pain management. His contributions to the field include patient care, research, publishing, and speaking at national and international conferences. He is an active member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the International Spinal Intervention Society, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, and the New Jersey Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Practice Website: www.compspinecare.com