Program Faculty
Rigoberto Nuñez, MD
Program Director
Core Faculty
- Benjamin Cooper, DO
- Natacha S. Falcon, DO
- Nomen Azeem, MD
Dr. Benjamin Cooper is a board-eligible physiatrist with clinical interests in wound care, amputee rehabilitation, and neuro-rehabilitation. He serves as Medical Director of Rehabilitation Services at HCA Florida Blake Hospital.
Dr. Cooper began his career as a firefighter and paramedic, which laid the foundation for his hands-on, patient-centered approach. He earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine – Bradenton Campus, completed his transitional year at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, and went on to complete his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mercy Medical Center in New York.
In addition to his clinical role, Dr. Cooper holds an MBA and MS in Healthcare Leadership from Cornell University and is committed to advancing innovative, collaborative models of care.
Outside of medicine, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.
Dr. Falcon earned her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She completed her internship at Broward General Hospital in Fort Lauderdale. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in 2007, and served as Chief Resident during her senior year. She completed her fellowship in Interventional Spine at the University of Pennsylvania. She is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Falcon is active in numerous professional organizations.