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.

Karen E. Thornton, M.D.

Practice
Family Practice & Performing Arts Medicine
Specialty
Performing Arts Medicine
Location
New York City
Address
330 West 42nd Street Lobby, New York, NY 10036
Phone
212.581.7767
Cell Phone
914.419.9746
Fax
888.738.3073
Email
kethorntonmd@gmail.com
Website
Health Insurance

Yes

Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
Yes
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Worker's Compensation

Yes

Office Hours

Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm

Office Visit Fees

125

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

Yes

Wait Time for Appointments

10-15 min

House Calls to Theaters

Yes

Craig Tisch, O.D.

Practice
Penn Optical Group
Specialty
Optometry/Ophthalmology
Location
New York City
Address
450 7th Avenue Suite 300, New York, NY 10123
Phone
212.279.4826
Email
pennoptical@gmail.com
Website
Health Insurance

Yes

Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
Yes
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Worker's Compensation

No

Office Hours

10am - 5pm

Office Visit Fees

100

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

Yes

Wait Time for Appointments

1 day

House Calls to Theaters

No

Torrey Pines Orthopedic Medical Group Inc.

Practice
Torrey Pines Orthopedic Medical Group Inc.
Specialty
Sports Medicine/Orthopedics
Location
San Diego
Address
9850 Genesee Avenue, #210, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone
858.535.1075
Fax
858.453.9810
Website
Health Insurance

Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, CIGNA, First Health, Humana, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthCare, WellCare, HealthPlans, WellPoint, and Medicare. We do not accept HMO plans.

Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
Yes
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Worker's Compensation

Yes

Office Hours

8:30am-4:30pm

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

No

Wait Time for Appointments

Depends on patient needs

House Calls to Theaters

No

Tufts Dental Clinic

Practice
Tufts Dental Clinic
Specialty
Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry
Location
Boston
Address
1 Kneeland Street Boston, MA 02111
Phone
617.636.6828
Website
Health Insurance

More info

Medicare
Call or email
Medicaid
Call or email
Uninsured Patients

Yes. Patient must pay in full at time of appointment.

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 9am - 7pm, Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Office Visit Fees

Varies

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

No

Wait Time for Appointments

24-48 hours

House Calls to Theaters

No

Dr. Steven J. Vandenberg, MD, Dr. Kent Schaefer II, MD, Dr. Matthew Bettag, MD

Practice
ENT Surgical Associates
Specialty
ENT/Speech/Language/Voice/Otolaryngology
Location
Appleton
Address
1520 North Meade Street Appleton, WI 54911
Phone
920.734.7181
Fax
920.734.0621
Website
Health Insurance

Accept most insurance, check with insurer

Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
Yes
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Worker's Compensation

Yes

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Office Visit Fees

Varies

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

No

Wait Time for Appointments

About a month

House Calls to Theaters

No

Dr. Steven J. Waltrip M.D.

Practice
Dr. Steven J. Waltrip, MD
Specialty
Sports Medicine/Orthopedics
Location
Los Angeles
Address
120 South Spalding Drive, Suite 400, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone
310.860.3434
Fax
310.860.3456
Email
waltripassistant@gmail.com
Website
Health Insurance

PPOs only, no Covered CA plans
For specific health plan information, please visit http://www.drstevenwaltrip.com/articles/medicare-and-most-ppo-plans.htm

Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Worker's Compensation

No

Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5pm

Office Visit Fees

$300

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

No

House Calls to Theaters

No

Robert Warner, M.D.

Practice
Park Avenue Dermatology Associates, P.C.
Specialty
Dermatology
Location
New York City
Address
580 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Phone
212.752.3692
Cell Phone
917.566.8920
Fax
212.838.5636
Website
Health Insurance

None

Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Office Hours

Monday 9am-6:30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday 8am-6pm, Thursday 9am-6pm, Friday 8am-12pm

Office Visit Fees

$200 initial; $150 follow-up

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

Yes - varies

Wait Time for Appointments

Within the week, but will accommodate emergencies

House Calls to Theaters

In rare cases

Michael Watins, D.C.

Practice
Westside Comprehensive Chiropractic
Specialty
Chiropractic care
Location
New York City
Address
330 West 58th Street, Suite 413, New York, NY 10019
Phone
212.765.6470
Fax
212.333.7346
Email
drwatins@aol.com
Website
Health Insurance

Accept most

Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Worker's Compensation

Yes

Office Hours

Monday,Wednesday,Friday 7:00am-7pm, Tuesday 10:00am-1pm, Thursday 7am-2pm 3pm-7pm

Office Visit Fees

Depends on co-pay

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

Yes

Wait Time for Appointments

Same day

House Calls to Theaters

No

David Weiss, M.D.

Practice
David S. Weiss, MD
Specialty
Performing Arts Medicine
Location
New York City
Address
317 East 34th Street, Suite 1002, New York, NY 10016
Phone
212.616.1642
Fax
917.661.8014
Email
WeissMD.info@gmail.com
Website
Health Insurance

Call to verify plans accepted /check website

Medicare
No
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Worker's Compensation

Yes

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

Yes

Wait Time for Appointments

24 hours

House Calls to Theaters

Yes

Daniel L. White, D.C.

Practice
Daniel White Chiropractor PC
Specialty
Chiropractic care
Location
New York City
Address
590 West End Avenue, Suite. 2B, New York, NY 10024
Phone
212.877.5726
Fax
646.304.6804
Email
danielwhite@nyc.rr.com
Health Insurance

Out of network

Medicare
No
Medicaid
No
Uninsured Patients

Yes

Worker's Compensation

No

Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-1pm & 4pm-7pm, Thursday 4pm-7pm

Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry

No

Wait Time for Appointments

Varies

House Calls to Theaters

No