Dr. Gitkind received his undergraduate degree from Binghamton University/The State University of New York with a BA in history. He then obtained his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine.

After an internship year at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Dr. Gitkind completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Montefiore Medical Center, where he served as chief resident. After joining the faculty of Montefiore Medical Center, he decided to further pursue his interest in the non-operative management of spine disorders by completing fellowship training in interventional pain management.