Dr. Vernese is a board certified, fellowship trained sports medicine physician, specializing in sports and musculoskeletal injuries. She completed an osteopathic teaching fellowship during her medical school training at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Northwestern McGaw Medical Center in Chicago, IL. She then went on to complete a sports medicine fellowship at Swedish Cherry Hill in Seattle, WA. This training included a strong focus in musculoskeletal diagnostic and procedural ultrasound. During her fellowship, she served as an assistant team physician for athletes at the high school, collegiate and professional levels.
Dr. Vernese treats a variety of patients, whether they be high school athletes, weekend warriors or mature patients trying to keep active and stay healthy. Her practice focuses on a variety of injuries from acute to chronic musculoskeletal and overuse injuries, concussion, arthritis, and injury prevention among others.
She takes a minimalist approach focusing on overall health and exercise before jumping into interventional techniques. In addition to utilizing ultrasound for injection procedures and regenerative therapies, she conducts electrodiagnostic testing for nerve and orthopedic issues.
Dr. Vernese is a published physician and holds memberships with the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine as well as the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
She enjoys running, hiking, paddle boarding, tennis and skiing, but her favorite time spent is with her husband, two daughters and their golden retriever.
Professional Profile
Education
- Fellowship, Sports Medicine, Swedish Cherry Hill, Seattle, WA
- Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) / Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (SRALAB), Northwestern McGaw Medical Center/Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Traditional Rotating Internship in Medicine, AOA Accredited in Internal Medicine, PCOM/Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, PA
- Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), Philadelphia, PA
Titles & Certifications
- Board Certified, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – Sports Medicine Subspecialty Certification
- Board Certified, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- APCA Registered in Musculoskeletal (RMSK) Sonography Certificate
Professional Associations
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
Education
- Fellowship, Sports Medicine, Swedish Cherry Hill, Seattle, WA
- Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) / Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (SRALAB), Northwestern McGaw Medical Center/Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Traditional Rotating Internship in Medicine, AOA Accredited in Internal Medicine, PCOM/Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, PA
- Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), Philadelphia, PA
Titles & Certifications
- Board Certified, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – Sports Medicine Subspecialty Certification
- Board Certified, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- APCA Registered in Musculoskeletal (RMSK) Sonography Certificate
Professional Associations
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS
1. Vernese L, Chu S. Spondylolysis: Assessment and Treatment in Youth Athletes. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep. 2017;5:75-82. Published online 22 April 2017.
2. Feldman K, Maers K, Vernese L, Huber E, Test M. The Development of a Method for the Quantitative Evaluation of Protein Skimmer Performance. Advanced Aquarist. 2009; 8(1).
3. Feldman K, Johshi S, Vernese L, Maers K, Test M. Coral Coloration and Incident Light: A Photographic Essay. Advanced Aquarist. Mar 2008; 7(3).
4. Feldman K, Vernese L, Mueller K, Maers K. Granular Activated Carbon, Part 2: Modeling of Operational Parameters for Dissolved Organic Carbon Removal from Marine Aquaria. Advanced Aquarist. Feb 2008; 7(2).
5. Feldman K, Vernese L, Mueller K, Maers K. Granular Activated Carbon, Part 1: Modeling of Operational Parameters for Dissolved Organic Carbon Removal from Marine. Advanced Aquarist. Jan 2008; 7(1).
6. Feldman K, Vernese L. Medicine & The Reef: Anticancer Drugs from the Coral Reef: Prospects and Promise. Reefkeeping Online. Nov 2006.
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS
1. Vernese L, Pourcho T. Achy Breaky Chest Pain. AMSSM Annual Meeting, Houston, TX,, Apr 12-17, 2019 (Poster Presentation).
2. Vernese L, Hogrefe C. Bigger Does Not Equal Better: An Uncommon Cause of Chest Pain. AMSSM Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, Apr 24-29, 2018 (Podium Presentation).
3. Vernese L, Rho M. Transient Osteoporosis of Pregnancy Resulting in Multiple Pelvic Insufficiency Fractures: A Case Report. AAP Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, Feb 13-17, 2018 (Poster Presentation).
4. Vernese L, Cara J, Tyner T, Bouffard K. Effective Treatment of Axial Neck Pain and Cervicogenic Headaches Secondary to Ankylosing Spondylitis through a Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Pain Management Program: A Case Report. AAPM&R Annual Assembly, Denver, CO, Oct 12-15, 2017 (Poster Presentation).
5. Vernese L, Ramey L, LaBella C. Knee Hyperextension Injury in a High School Football Player. AMSSM Annual Assembly, San Diego, CA, May 13, 2017 (Poster Presentation).
6. Vernese, L. An osteopathic approach to the treatment of iliotibial band syndrome. Hollis Wolf Competition, American Academy of Osteopathy Convocation, Colorado Springs, CO. March 2012 (Podium Presentation).
BOOK CHAPTERS
1. *Vernese L, Pourcho A, Henning P. Chapter: Foot and Ankle. In: Diagnostic and Interventional MSK Ultrasound. Draft phase.
2. Vernese L. Chapter: Traumatic Myelopathy. In: Principles of Rehabilitation Medicine: Case-Based Board Review. Publication Phase. McGraw Hill. 2021.
3. Vernese L, Anschel A, Chen D. The Gastrointestinal Management for Patients with Spinal Cord Disorder. In: Kirshblum, Lin, eds. Spinal Cord Medicine, 3rd Edition. Demos Publishing / Springer. 2019.
4. Vernese L, Kessler A, McCormick K, Spendley, J, Anschel A. Chapter 13: Traumatic
