Stage Managers' Health Directory

The Stage Managers’ Health Directory is designed to help you locate providers—recommended by industry professionals—who serve those in the performing arts and entertainment community. 

While this directory originated to help stage managers advise their companies, anyone in the entertainment community seeking health care is welcome to use this resource—it is open to all who find it helpful.

To use this directory, search by the Physician or Practice’s Name, your Location or Medical Specialty.

This Directory is generously sponsored by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Jefferson Otolaryngology (ENT)

Practice
Jefferson University Physicians, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Specialty
ENT/Speech/Language/Voice/Otolaryngology
Location
Philadelphia
Address
1101 Chestnut Street, 16th FL, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone
215.955.6760
Fax
215.521.7082
Website
Health Insurance

Most major insurance plans

Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
Yes
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Worker's Compensation

Yes

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8am-4pm

Office Visit Fees

Varies

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

case-by-case

Wait Time for Appointments

48 hours

House Calls to Theaters

No

Dr. Lance E. Oxford

Practice
Ears Nose Throat Specialty Care
Specialty
ENT/Speech/Language/Voice/Otolaryngology
Location
Dallas
Address
411 North Washington Avenue, Suite 6400, Dallas, TX 75246
Phone
214.826.3681
Fax
214.826.7277
Email
brandi.greenhaw@baylorhealth.edu
Website
Health Insurance

Most PPO plans

Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Worker's Compensation

No

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm

Office Visit Fees

$150-$500

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

No

Wait Time for Appointments

3-5 days

House Calls to Theaters

No

Douglas Padgett, M.D.

Practice
Dr. Douglas Padgett
Specialty
Sports Medicine/Orthopedics
Location
New York City
Address
535 East 70th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10021
Phone
212.606.1642
Fax
212.606.1917
Email
padgettd@hss.edu
Website
Health Insurance

None

Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Office Hours

Tuesday 8:30am-4:30pm, Friday 10am-2pm

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

No

Wait Time for Appointments

4-6 weeks

House Calls to Theaters

No

Grace Pak, M.D.

Practice
Grace Dermatology
Specialty
Dermatology
Location
New York City
Address
51 Fifth Avenue, #1A, New York, NY 10003
Phone
212.675.7761
Fax
212.242.5861
Website
Health Insurance

BlueCross BlueShield PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Cigna PPO, Oxford Freedom

Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Worker's Compensation

No

Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday, 9:30am-3pm, Tuesday, Thursday 9:30am-6pm, Friday 9:30am-5pm

Office Visit Fees

$175 initial, $95 follow-up

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

No

Wait Time for Appointments

6-8 weeks, except for emergencies

House Calls to Theaters

No

Ariadna Papageorge, M.D., FACS

Practice
Hellenic Medical Center
Specialty
ENT/Speech/Language/Voice/Otolaryngology
Location
New York City
Address
30-16 30th Drive, Astoria, NY, 11102
Phone
718.204.7832
Fax
718.726.7266
Email
NO EMAIL ADDRESS AVAILABLE
Website
Health Insurance

Oxford, United Healthcare, Magnacare, Cigna

Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes. Fees for Uninsured Patients: $175 as courtesy initial visit (Astoria)

Office Hours

Tuesday 10:30 - 4P (Astoria) Manhattan Mon & Wed AM hours

Office Visit Fees

Astoria $175; Manhattan $275

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

No

Wait Time for Appointments

Same day possible

House Calls to Theaters

No

Alter G. Peerless, M.D.

Practice
Mercy Kenwood ENT
Specialty
ENT/Speech/Language/Voice/Otolaryngology
Location
Cincinnati
Address
4750 East Galbraith Road Suite 215, Cincinnati OH 45236
Phone
513.936.0500
Fax
513.936.0600
Health Insurance
Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
Yes
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Worker's Compensation

No

Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-11:30am, 1pm-4:45pm

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

No

Wait Time for Appointments

As needed - available urgently to performers

House Calls to Theaters

Sometimes

Brad Penenberg, MD

Practice
Arthritis and Joint Reconstruction Institute of Los Angeles
Specialty
Sports Medicine/Orthopedics
Location
Los Angeles
Address
120 South Spaulding Drive #400 Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone
310.860.3470
Fax
310.659.2724
Website
Health Insurance

Out of network for all major insurance

Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes, as cash

Worker's Compensation

Will bill

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm

Office Visit Fees

$450

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

No

Wait Time for Appointments

Varies

House Calls to Theaters

No

Shelley Perline, D.C.

Practice
Perline Chiropractic PC
Specialty
Chiropractic care
Location
New York City
Address
135 East 50th Street, Suite 102 New York, NY 10022
Phone
212.371.0700
Fax
212.750.9114
Email
perlinechiropractic@gmail.com
Website
Health Insurance

please call to inquire

Medicare
No
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Worker's Compensation

No

Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am-5:30 pm

Office Visit Fees

call to inquire

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

20% discount

Wait Time for Appointments

Same day

House Calls to Theaters

No

Dr. Neill T. Peters, M.D.

Practice
Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago
Specialty
Dermatology
Location
Chicago
Address
363 West Erie Street Suite 350 Chicago, IL 60654
Phone
312.995.1955
Fax
312.995.1956
Email
cmaher@dermchicago.com
Website
Health Insurance

More info

Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
No
Worker's Compensation

Yes

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Office Visit Fees

Varies

Wait Time for Appointments

Varies

House Calls to Theaters

No

David Pico, D.C.

Practice
Pico Family Chiropractic Center
Specialty
Chiropractic care
Location
New York City
Address
162 West 56th Street, Suite 205, New York, NY 10019
Phone
212.765.1333
Email
drpico@drpico.com
Website
Health Insurance

please call for details/ No accepting Medicare or Medicaid

Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes. Fees for Uninsured Patients: Hardship agreements are reviewed on an individual basis

Office Hours

Monday 8am-2pm, 3:30pm-7:30pm, Tuesday 3:30pm-7:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am-2pm, 3:30pm-7:30pm, Friday 8am-2pm, 3:30pm-7:30pm

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

Hardship agreements are reviewed on an individual basis

Wait Time for Appointments

Usually the same day - no longer than 24 hours

House Calls to Theaters

Yes, gladly