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Keith M. Robinson, MD | Keith M. Robinson, MD Title: Knowledge NOW Initiative, Chair Institution: Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania Years in Practice: 25 Areas of Expertise: - Neurological rehabilitation for diseases that affect the brain
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Matthew N. Bartels, MD, MPH | Matthew N. Bartels, MD, MPH Title: Essentials of Rehabilitation Editorial Board Leader Institution: Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine Affiliation: New York Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York Years in Practice: 17 Areas of Expertise: - Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Transplant Rehabilitation
- Exercise Physiology
- Autonomic Physiology
- Debility
Awards & Distinctions: - Reviewer for multiple journals including PM&R, American Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, Archives of Physical medicine and Rehabilitation, CHEST, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, European Respiratory Journal, Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, Clinical Physiology and Neurobiology, and others
- Past Editorial Board member of the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Current Editorial Board Member/Associate Editor of PM&R
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Rina Bloch, MD | Rina Bloch, MD Title: Medical Rehabilitation Editorial Board Member Institution: Tufts Medical Center Affiliation: Tufts University School of Medicine Years in Practice: 23 Areas of Expertise: - Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Rheumatological Rehabilitation
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Alexios G. Carayannopoulos, DO, MPH | Alexios G. Carayannopoulos, DO, MPH Title: Pain/Neuromuscular Medicine Editorial Board Member Institution: Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Spine Center Affiliation: Tufts Medical School Years in Practice: 5 Areas of Expertise: - Spine Rehabilitation
- Comprehensive Pain Management
- Interventional Spine Procedures
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Awards & Distinctions: - 12 year Veteran of US Navy Medical Corps
- Recipient of the Navy Commendation medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Meritorious Service Awards, and Conflict related accolades
- Recipient of the "Patient’s Choice Award" each year since 2008
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Segun T. Dawodu, MD, JD, MBA, LLM | Segun T. Dawodu, MD, JD, MBA, LLM Title: Pain/Neuromuscular Medicine Editorial Board Member Institution: Albany Medical College Affiliation: Albany Medical Center and Capital Region Orthopedics Center, both in Albany, NY Years in Practice: 27 Areas of Expertise: - Interventional Pain/Spine Management
- Sports Medicine, and
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Awards & Distinctions: - See www.pmrehab.com/doctors.htm
- 1981 – Representative,Nigerian Delegation to International Federation of Medical Student's Association – 1981-83
- 1982 – Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Medical Students' Association – 1982-83
- 1984 – Assistant-Secretary, Association of Resident Doctors in University of Benin Teaching Hospital
- 1997 – Member, Institution Ethics Committee, Albany Medical Center, Albany
- 1999 – Member, Albany Medical Center Internal Review Committee of Department of Urology Residency program
- 1999 – Chief Resident, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Albany Medical Center, Albany New York, NY
- 1999 – National PMR Scholar, Rhone-Poulenc Rhone Pharmaceurticals
- 1999 – Winner, Ernest Johnson's EMG Prize, SUNY, Syracuse Electrodiagnostic Medicine course for upstate NY PMR residents
- 2001 – ABPMR Recertification Examination Item Writer, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2001 – Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board Of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2001 – VOICE OF AMERICA TV, Guest Speaker on Healthy Living
- 2002 – Listed, Who's Who in Medicine & Healthcare, MARQUIS WHO'S WHO
- 2002 – Diplomate, Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
- 2002 – Module Tutor, Medical Informatics Diploma/Msc, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Faculty of Medical Informatics
- 2003 – Board Certified in Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- 2003 – Board Certified, Independent Medical Examiner, American Board of Independent Medical Examiners
- 2003 – Board Certified in Pain Medicine/Management, American Board Of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2003 – Guest Speaker PG County Hospital Symposium, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: EMG and Concepts
- 2003 – VOICE OF AMERICA TV, Guest Physician on Healthy Living
- 2003 – VOICE OF AMERICA TV, Guest Speaker, STROKE
- 2003 – Listed, Marquis Who's Who in America, MARQUIS WHO'S WHO
- 2003 – Listed, Who's Who in Medicine & Healthcare, MARQUIS WHO'S WHO
- 2003 – Listed, Who's Who in Science and Engineering, MARQUIS WHO'S WHO
- 2003 – Listed, Who's Who in The WORLD, MARQUIS WHO'S WHO
- 2004 – Board Certified in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, American Board Of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2004 – Member, Academic Committee, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- 2008 – MBA, Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School 2010 Board Certified Sports Medicine, American Board Of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Mark I. Ellen, MD | Mark I. Ellen, MD Title: Musculoskeletal Medicine Editorial Board Member Institution: Birmingham VAMC Affiliation: University of Alabama School of Medicine Years in Practice: 19 Areas of Expertise: - Sports Medicine
- Former consultant to several college teams and the Atlanta Ballet
- Ailments of the extremities mostly that of the shoulder, elbow and knee
Awards & Distinctions: - First author of the 1999 AAPMR Sports Medicine Syllabus Sections on Upper Extremity and Lower Extremity Injuries
- Primary Faculty for AAPMR MOC3 Industrial Medicine On-line learning Course
- Section Editor of "The 5 Minute Sports Medicine Handbook" 2nd Edition
- Contributor to the AMA's Complete Home Medical Guide (1st and 2nd editions)
- Former Associate Editor of" Pain Physician"
- Served on Education Committee of PASSOR- 1994-1996
- AMSSM Education Committee 2007-present
- Question Writer for Sports Medicine Boards In-service Training Exam
- Samuel L. Stover Teaching Award at UAB, 2007-2008
- Guide to America's Top Physicians, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctor for Sports Medicine, 1996, 1998, 2001
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Elie Elovic, MD | Elie Elovic, MD Title: Central Nervous System Rehabilitation Editorial Board Member Institution: University of Utah Affiliation: Years in Practice: 23 Areas of Expertise: - Acquired Brain Injury
- Spasticity
- Chemodenervation
- Endocrine dysfunction after traumatic brain injury
Awards & Distinctions: - Teacher of the Year, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, JFK Hospital, 1997
- Volunteer Faculty of the Year, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Dentistry, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1998
- America’s Top Physicians, Guide to America’s Top Physician, Consumers Research of America, 2003-2004
- Education and Research Fund Best Paper Award, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2004
- President’s Citation Award, Best Abstract, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, 2004
- America’s Top Physicians, Guide to America’s Top Physician, Consumers Research of America, 2004-2005
- Mentor of the Year, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Dentistry - New Jersey Medical School, 2004
- Best Doctor Award, Best Doctors Inc., 2005-2006
- Excellence in Research Writing, American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2006
- Mentor of the Year, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Dentistry - New Jersey Medical School, 2006
- America’s Top Physicians, Guide to America’s Top Physician, Consumers Research of America, 2006-2007
- Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly, NY, 2007
- Best Doctor – New York Magazine, 2008
- America’s Top Physicians, Guide to America’s Top Physician, Consumers Research of America, 2008-2009
- Best Doctor, 2009
- Best Doctor, 2010
- America’s Top Physicians, Guide to America’s Top Physician, Consumers Research of America, 2010-2011
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Mitchell Freedman, DO | Mitchell Freedman, DO Title: Pain/Neuromuscular Medicine Editorial Board Leader Institution: Rothman Institute Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Years in Practice: 25 Areas of Expertise: - Pain medicine
- EMG/NCV
- Interventional management of spine
- Spinal cord injury and mixed disability
Awards & Distinctions: - “Best Docs” Philadelphia Magazine, 2002
- “Best Docs” Philadelphia Magazine, 2007
- Chairman of American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Study Guide on Chronic Pain Management, 2008
- Robert H Condon Teaching Award for Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, awarded by the Thomas Jefferson University Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2009
- Gerald J Herbison, MD Award for Mentorship by Thomas Jefferson University Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2010
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Marlís González-Fernández, MD, PhD | Marlís González-Fernández, MD, PhD Title: Central Nervous System Rehabilitation Editorial Board Member Institution: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Years in Practice: 7 Areas of Expertise: - Swallowing and speech disorders after stroke and its rehabilitation
- Her work has focused on how patient characteristics affect the development of swallowing and speech dysfunction after stroke in order to identify patients for early intervention
- Neuroanatomical basis of persistent swallowing and language dysfunction after stroke with the ultimate goal of identifying neural targets for brain-based interventions
- Neurorehabilitation
- Amputee rehabilitation
- Dysphagia rehabilitation
Awards & Distinctions: - Ramón Ruiz Arnau research Award, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, 1999
- Glaxo Wellcome Research Clinical Research Award, 1999
- Chief Resident, PM&R, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2004
- Traveling Fellow Award, Japanese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2008
- New Investigator Award, Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2008
- Program for Academic Leadership, Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2008
- Passano Physician Scientist Award, Passano Foundation, 2010
- Clinician Scientist Award, Johns Hopkins University, 2011
- Leadership Program for Women Faculty, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, 2011
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Carl V. Granger, MD | Carl V. Granger, MD Title: Medical Rehabilitation Editorial Board Member Institution: Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation Affiliation: The State University of New York (SUNY) University at Buffalo Years in Practice: 60 Areas of Expertise: - Medical Rehabilitation
- Pain/Neuromuscular Medicine
- Expert in the development of valid measures through Rasch analysis for the latent traits of functional health
Awards & Distinctions: - Top-Cited Author in Rehabilitation, Shadgan B, Roig M, HajGhanbari B, Reid WD.
- Top-cited articles in rehabilitation. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2010;91:806-15.
- Distinguished Member Award, Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP), April, 2007
- Individual Honor Role Membership, Board of Governs, International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ISPRM), April 2005
- Lifetime Achievement for lifetime contribution to the improvement and advancement of health care, Health Care Heroes 2002, Buffalo Business First, 2002
- Association of Academic Physiatrists Excellence in Research Writing Award, Best Paper Award 2000
- Distinguished Academician Award, Association of Academic Physiatrists, February 1999
- Stockton Kimball Award in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions in Teaching, Research and Service, School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo, May 27 1998
- The Elizabeth and Sidney Licht Award for Excellence in Scientific Writing, 1996
- The Australian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine of the Royal Australian College of Physicians, Fellow (Honoris Causa), February 1995
- The Elizabeth and Sidney Licht Award for Excellence in Scientific Writing, 1979
- President, American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine 1968-69
Academic and Professional Activities
Yale University School of Medicine - Instructor in Physical Medicine, 1961-63
- Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine, 1963-67
- Associate Clinical Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1967-68
- Acting Chief, Department of Physical Medicine, Yale New Haven Hospital, 1966-67
Tufts-New England Medical Center
- Professor and Chairman, Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine,
- Tufts University School of Medicine, 1968-77
- Physiatrist-in-Chief, Rehabilitation Institute, New England Medical Center Hospital, 1968-77
- Associate Project Director, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center #7, 1968-69
- RT-7 Project Director,1969-70;
Brown University, 1977-1983
- Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
- Frederick Henry Prince Distinguished Scholar in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Director, Institute for Rehabilitation and Restorative Care
- Director, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Memorial Hospital
- Director, The American Parkinson Disease Association Information and Referral Center
State University of New York at Buffalo, 1983-present
- Director, Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Buffalo General Hospital, 1983-1991
- Project Director, Development of a National Data System for Medical Rehabilitation
- (Funded by NIDRR), 1984-87
- Adjunct Professor (voluntary), Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, SUNY, 1985-present
- Co-Director, Bernard B. Hoffman Multiple Sclerosis Center at the Buffalo General Hospital, 1984-91
- Adjunct Professor of Occupational Therapy, 1993 – present
- Advisory Committee, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Medical Rehabilitation Services in Washington, D.C. (NIDRR), 1994-98
- Chairman, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine,1998-01
- Faculty Senate Executive Committee, then Faculty Senate Academic Planning Committee
- University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, 1998 – present
- At-large Delegate, 2005 White House Conference on Aging, December 11-14, 2005
- Association of Academic Physiatrist (AAP), Task Force on a Model Curriculum on Chronic Disease Disability, 2007-present
- Past AAPMR board member and president
- Associate editor of the American Journal of PM&R
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Lawrence J. Horn, MD, MRM | Lawrence J. Horn, MD, MRM Title: Central Nervous System Rehabilitation Editorial Board Member Institution: Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan/Wayne State University School of Medicine Affiliation: Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, Special Tree Rehabilitation System Years in Practice: 30 Areas of Expertise: - Traumatic Brain Injury
- Neuropharmacology
- Post-Concussion Syndrome/Mild TBI
- Post-Traumatic Headache
- Spasticity management
- Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Awards & Distinctions: - “Top Docs” Metropolitan Detroit Hour Magazine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Best Doctors in America®, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Frank M. Blumenthal Award for Excellence in Teaching (Wayne State University- Detroit Medical Center, Department of PM&R)
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Edward A. Hurvitz, MD | Edward A. Hurvitz, MD Title: Pediatric Rehabilitation Editorial Board Member Institution: University of Michigan Hospital and Health Systems Affiliation: Years in Practice: 23 Areas of Expertise: - Pediatric Rehabilitation, including children, adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy
- Spina Bifida
- Congenital Syndromes
- Traumatic Injury
Dr. Hurvitz has a particular interest in adults with pediatric onset disability. Awards & Distinctions: - James W. Rae Collegiate Professorship in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Chair, Department of PM&R
- Silver Crutch teaching award from PM&R residents
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Shawn Jorgensen, MD | Shawn Jorgensen, MD Title: Pain/Neuromuscular Medicine Editorial Board Member Institution: Adirondack Rehabilitation Medicine, PLLC Affiliation: Albany Medical College Years in Practice: 10 Areas of Expertise: - Neuromuscular medicine
- Electrodiagnostics
- Sports medicine
- He performs interventional, musculoskeletal, and neuromuscular ultrasound and is particularly interested in advancing the field of neuromuscular ultrasound.
Awards & Distinctions: - Clinical Assistant Professor at Albany Medical College and maintains a private practice in Glens Falls and Saratoga, NY
- Oral examiner for both the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and was involved in the most recent ABPMR Rehabilitation Part 1 Examination Standard Setting committee
- Serves as a question writer for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neuromuscular Medicine Board Certification examination
- Previously served on the committees writing both the electrodiagnostic and neuromuscular self-assessment exam for the American Academy of Electrodiagnostic and Neuromuscular Medicine
- Peer reviewer for the recent Painful Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment guidelines of the AAN, AANEM, AAPM&R
- Nominated as a Member-at-Large of the Pain/Neuromuscular Medicine Council on the Nominating Committee
Serves on the local ALS regional center medical advisory committee
- Lectures locally and nationally on electrodiagnostic and neuromuscular topics
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Chong Tae Kim, MD, PhD | Chong Tae Kim, MD, PhD Title: Central Nervous System Rehabilitation Editorial Board Member Institution: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Affiliation: The University of Pennsylvania Depts of Pediatrics and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Years in Practice: 10 Areas of Expertise: - Neurorehabilitation
- Electrodiagnosis and evoked potentials
- Spasticicty management with chemoneurolysis
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Pediatric Rehabilitation Outcome
Awards & Distinctions: - Faculty of Study Guide of AAPMR, 2003-2005, 2008-2010
- Editor of Rehabilitation Medicine (current), eBook (INTECH, www.intechweb.org).
- Top physician in US, 2007-2010
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Jonathan S. Kirschner, MD | Jonathan S. Kirschner, MD Title: Musculoskeletal Medicine Editorial Board Member Institution: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliation: Mount Sinai School of Medicine/The Mount Sinai Medical Center Years in Practice: 2 Areas of Expertise: - Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine, using conservative means as well as ultrasound and fluoroscopically guided injection techniques
- Performs diagnostic studies, including EMG and nerve conduction studies, discography of the cervical and lumbar spine, selective spinal nerve blocks, and musculoskeletal ultrasound evaluations
- He is actively involved in medical student and resident teaching and serves as Team Physician for the Globe Institute in New York City
Awards & Distinctions: - Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine and Electrodiagnostic medicine
- Received the Earl C. Elkins award for achieving the highest score in the nation on the PMR board examination (2009)
- Named Academic Chief Resident at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School/Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and received the James Mclean Resident As Teacher Award for teaching excellence
- Complete fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Interventional Pain Management at Orthopedic and Spine Specialists in York, PA
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Charles E. Levy, MD | Charles E. Levy, MD Title: Central Nervous System Rehabilitation Editorial Board Member Institution: North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System Affiliation: Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Florida Years in Practice: 18 Areas of Expertise: - Leads the effort in NF/SG VHS to care for U.S. combat veterans with mild traumatic brain injury
- Directs the Low ADL Monitoring Program and the Rural Veterans Telerehabilitation Initiative
- Ongoing interests include wheeled mobility, and the use of interactive virtual world environments and virtual humans to treat cognitive and affective impairments in returning combat veterans
- Dr. Levy is also active as Chairman of the Advisory Board for the Center for Arts in Healthcare, Research and Education at the University of Florida, and a Charter Member of the Advisory Board for the College of Orthotics and Prosthetics at St. Petersburg College
Awards & Distinctions: - Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, and Associate Director of the Rehabilitation Outcomes Research Center at North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SG VHS)
- Adjunct Associate Professor, Dept. of Occupational Therapy, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida
- Second place in the national VHA Systems Redesign Champion Awards, listing in America’s Best Doctors since 2001, The Association of Academic Physiatrists Young Academician Award, the Performing Arts Medicine Association’s Young Investigator Award, Disabled American Veterans Department of Florida Citation for Achievement, and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Distinguished Service Award
- Author on over 40 peer-reviewed publications
- Associate Editor for the American Journal of Physical Medicine, and serves on other editorial boards
- Served as a panel member for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and has been called twice to give expert testimony to the United States Congress
- Reviews grants for various federal agencies
- Served as a consultant for the television show “ER”
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Chiawen Lucy Liang, MD | Chiawen Lucy Liang, MD Title: Pain/Neuromuscular Medicine Editorial Board Member Institution: CNS Combined Neurodiagnostic and Sports Multispecialty Clinic, Wellesley, MA Affiliation: Harvard Medical School, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital Years in Practice: 2 Areas of Expertise: - Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of Neuromuscular Disease, with particular interest in motor neuron disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), peripheral neuropathy, radiculopathy, myasthenia gravis, and muscle disorders such as myositis or muscular dystrophy
- Diseases of the bones, joints, muscles, tendons and nerves
- Electrodiagnostic study (nerve conduction study and electromyography, also known as EMG)
- Spasticity management and other procedures such as: botulinum toxin injection, peripheral joint injection, knee joint viscosupplementation, trigger point injection, and nerve block.
Awards & Distinctions: - Board certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Additional subspecialty fellowship training in Neuromuscular Medicine
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude with full scholarship from The Cooper Union in New York City with a Bachelor degree in Engineering
- Inducted into the Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society
- During residency, was elected as the resident delegate to the Committee of Interns and Residents at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in New Jersey
- Active member of various medical associations including: the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R), the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP), the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM), and the Massachusetts Medical Society
- Serves on the Electrodiagnostic Medicine Self-Assessment Exam Committee of the AANEM and on the Knowledge Now Pain/Neuromuscular Medicine editorial board of AAPM&R
Elected liaison of the Residents and Fellows Council to the Advancement Committee of the AAP
- Written an EMG Case for the AAPM&R online CME Course
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Robert Samuel Mayer, MD | Robert Samuel Mayer, MD Title: Medical Rehabilitation Editorial Board Leader Institution: Johns Hopkins Affiliation: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital Years in Practice: 21 Areas of Expertise: - Medically Complex Rehabilitation
- Transplants
- Cancer
- Non-interventional Pain
- Quality Improvement
- Medical Education
Awards & Distinctions: - Vice Chair for Education, Deputy Director for Quality Improvement, Residency Program Director
- Best Doctors in America since 1998
- Elkins Award / ABPMR, 1990
- previous oral examiner, ABPMR
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Mary McMahon, MD | Mary McMahon, MD Title: Pediatric Rehabilitation Editorial Board Member Institution: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Affiliation: University of Cincinnati Department of PM&R Years in Practice: 14 Areas of Expertise: - Graduate Medical Education
- Pediatric neuromuscular disorders
- Myelodysplasia
- Pediatric acquired brain injury
Awards & Distinctions: - Program Director, PM&R adult and combined residency programs at the University of Cincinnati
- Board of Directors, ABPMR
- PM&R Milestones Project Working Group, ACGME
- Program Directors Advisory Committee, AAP
- Pediatric Rehabilitation and Developmental Disability Council, Education Advisory Group, AAPMR
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Maureen R. Nelson, MD | Maureen R. Nelson, MD Title: Pediatric Rehabilitation Editorial Board Member Institution: Dell Children’s Medical Center Affiliation: University of TX SW Medical Center Years in Practice: 22 Areas of Expertise: - Pediatric rehabilitation
- Brachial plexus palsy
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Scott M. Paul, MD | Scott M. Paul, MD Title: Pediatric Rehabilitation Editorial Board Leader Institution: Rehabilitation Medicine Department-National Institutes of Health Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University Years in Practice: 20 Areas of Expertise: - Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Neurofibromatosis
- Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia
- Rheumatologic Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation of Rare Diseases
- Rehabilitation Engineering
- Scoliosis
- Stereophotogrammetry
- Rehabilitation Research
Awards & Distinctions: - 2002 Harold S. Diner Memorial Lectureship, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- AAPM&R Membership Committee and Knowledge Now Steering Committee member
- PM&R Associate Editor
- Manuscript reviewer for: PM&R, Medical Engineering & Physics, American Journal of PM&R, and Archives of PM&R.
- 23 abstracts and 12 articles in peer reviewed journals, 3 book chapters
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K. Rao Poduri, MD | K. Rao Poduri, MD Title: Central Nervous System Rehabilitation Editorial Board Member Institution: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York Affiliation: University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital Years in Practice: 33 Areas of Expertise: - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Non-interventional Pain Management
- Management of Fibromyalgia
Awards & Distinctions: - 2003 to present inclusion in “Top Doctors in the USA” list by the Center for the Study of Services
- International Who's Who in Medicine 1988
- International Who's Who in Women 1985
- Listed in Marquis' Who's Who in American Women
- Physician's Recognition Award, American Medical Association 1981, 1983, 1986, 1989, 1992, 1995, 1998, 2001 & 2004, 2007 and 2010
- Specialty Boards: Diplomat: American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: May 1985; Diplomat: American Academy of Pain Management: February 1991; Diplomat: American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Subspecialty in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine: December 2003
- Editorial Board: Disability and Rehabilitation: 2005-Present; Journal of the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) Scientific Society: 2008-Present; Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Reviewer: 1992-Present; American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: 2005-Present; Journal of Neurology: 2005-Present; Journal: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes: 2007-Present; Internet Journal of Medical Update: Advisor: November 2008-Present; AAPM&R KnowledgeNOW: Member, Editorial Board and Contributing Editor: 2011-Present; Member & Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: 1981-Present; Member, Association of Academic Physiatrists: 1993-Present; Member, American Spinal Injury Association: 1998-Present; Member, Bylaws Committee, American Spinal Injury Association: 2004-Present; Member, Monroe County medical Society: 1986-Present; Member, International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine: 1986-Present; Member, New York State Head Injury Association: 1988-1998; Charaka Society, an association of Indian physicians in Greater Rochester, Member Rochester, NY: Member 1993-Present; Vice President 1993-1996, & President 1994-1996, Vice Chair, Council of the Medical Staff: Strong Memorial Hospital 2001-2003; Chair, Rehabilitation Quality Council, Strong Memorial Hospital: 1996-1998, 2004-Present
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Sunil Sabharwal, MD | Sunil Sabharwal, MD Title: Central Nervous System Rehabilitation Editorial Board Leader Institution: VA Boston Health Care System Affiliation: Harvard Medical School Years in Practice: 17 Awards & Distinctions: - The Excellence Award (American Paraplegia Society)
- Outstanding Performance Award (American Board of PM&R)
- Curtis Prout Fellowship in Medical Education (Harvard Medical School)
- Excellence in Tutoring Award (Harvard Medical School)
- Teacher of the year (Medical College of Wisconsin)
- Innovative Medical Education Award (Medical College of Wisconsin)
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Deepthi S. Saxena, MD | Deepthi S. Saxena, MD Title: Medical Rehabilitation Editorial Board Member Institution: Avant-Garde Medicine, Henderson, NV Affiliation: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals, IRF; Progressive Hospital, LTAC; Life Care Centers, LTC ; DelMar Gardens, LTC; TLC Care Center, LTC Years in Practice: 8 Areas of Expertise: - Medical Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Neurological & Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
- Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Brain Injury & Nerve Injury
- Cardiac, Pulmonary, Pain & Cancer Rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- Trauma & Amputation Rehabilitation
Awards & Distinctions: - Medical Director of Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation at Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center, a new unit, which she worked to put together, started in December 2011
Serves as the Vice-Chair of the Geriatric Forum within the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Serves as a reviewer for the PM&R Journal and the Journal of Palliative Medicine
- Editorial Board member of the AAPMR’s Knowledge Now initiative
- First recipient of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation's "Outstanding Council Service Award, 2010" for the Medical Rehabilitation Council
- Speaker at the Academy and in the communities that she worked in, on topics in Inpatient Rehabilitation. Her course, Nutritional Assessment And Management Of Geriatric Inpatients In Rehabilitation, was presented in collaboration with a Geriatrician and a Gastroenterologist at the 2009 AAPMR Annual Assembly. That year, she was also a speaker on another course, Pharmacologic Management in Geriatric Rehabilitation
- 2011 – Served as a speaker for a course entitled Dementia, Depression And Delirium In Disability: The Misdiagnosed, The Under-Diagnosed And The Fatal presented at the 2011 AAPMR Annual Assembly with a guest speaker, a Geriatrician from Chicago
- Serves as a moderator for the Medical Rehabilitation Council discussions on the PhyzForum, the online professional networking site for the AAPM&R
- The American Medical Association recognized Dr. Saxena’s efforts under the section for outstanding International Medical Graduates in their November 2010 news wire
- Served as a speaker at the AMA meeting in 2010; representing the IMG section to the minorities group to collaborate efforts in a common cause of unified medical care in diverse populations
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Andrew L. Sherman, MD | Andrew L. Sherman, MD Title: Musculoskeletal Medicine Editorial Board Leader Institution: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Affiliation: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Years in Practice: 13 Areas of Expertise: - Spine, Sports, and Musculoskeletal Rehabiliation
- Electrodiagnosis
- SCI Rehabilitation
Awards & Distinctions: - Associate Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine,University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
- PM&R Residency Director, PM&R Residency Education Program, Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
- American Academy of PM&R: Musculoskeletal Council Outstanding Service Award, 2010
- “Patients' Choice Award” (Vitals.com), 2010-2011
- Castle Connolly “Regional Top Doctor”, 2010-2011
- South Florida "SuperDoctors", 2008-2011
- PM&R Residency Educator of the Year, 2008
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Maurice G. Sholas, MD, PhD | Maurice G. Sholas, MD, PhD Title: Pediatric Rehabilitation Editorial Board Member Institution: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Affiliation: Children's Rehabilitation Associates; Emory School of Medicine Years in Practice: 13 Areas of Expertise: - Cerebral Palsy
- Complex Medical Equipment
- Limb Deficiencies
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Oncological Rehabilitation
- Osteopenia Rehabilitation
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Awards & Distinctions: - American Medical Association Foundation Leadership Award, 2001
- Sarah Baskin Award for Excellence in Research, 2003
- American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Travel Award
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Mary Catherine Spires, MD | Mary Catherine Spires, MD Title: Pediatric Rehabilitation Editorial Board Member Institution: University of Michigan Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Affiliation: University of Michigan Hospital and Health Systems Years in Practice: 23 Areas of Expertise: - Amputee management
- Electrodiagnosis
- Pediatric Brachial Plexus
- Orthotics and Prosthetics
- Burn Rehabilitation
- Graduate Medical Education
Awards & Distinctions: - Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Michigan State University, 1988
- Medical Education Scholars Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1999-2000
- Silver Crutch Teaching Award, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2001
- Recipient of Executive Vice President of Medical Affairs Clinicians Recognition, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2003
- Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) National Fellowship, School of Medicine Drexel University, Pennsylvania (Awarded to 48 women in the U.S. each year; requires nomination of the Medical School Dean), 2007-2008
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Kathryn A. Stolp, MD | Kathryn A. Stolp, MD Title: Pain/Neuromuscular Medicine Editorial Board Member Institution: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Affiliation: Years in Practice: 22 Areas of Expertise: - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,
- EMG
- Neuromuscular Disease
- Spasticity Management
Awards & Distinctions: - AANEM (American Association of Neuromuscular Electrodiagnostic Medicine)
- ABEM (American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine)
- AAPMR (American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
- AAP (Association of Academic Physiatrists)
- American Congress of Rehab Medicine
- American Medical Association
- American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA)
- Minnesota Medical Association
- Minnesota Psychiatric Society
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Dale Strasser, MD | Dale Strasser, MD Title: Medical Rehabilitation Editorial Board Member Institution: Emory University, Atlanta, GA Affiliation: Years in Practice: 21 Areas of Expertise: - Inpatient and outpatient settings in the areas of Neurorehabilitation and the rehabilitation management of medically complex patients
- Neuromuscular conditions (muscular dystrophies and post-polio)
- Provision of rehabilitation services for the frail elderly
- Clinical research involves rehabilitation treatment effectiveness, team functioning, and geriatric rehabilitation
Awards & Distinctions: - Edward W. Lawman Award – American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (awarded to a professional whose career efforts reflects an energetic promotion of interdisciplinary rehabilitation [awarded jointly to Judith Falconer, PhD]), 2002
- Teacher of the Year – Department of Rehabilitation, Emory University, 2011
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Melissa K. Trovato, MD | Melissa K. Trovato, MD Title: Pediatric Rehabilitation Editorial Board Member Institution: Kennedy Krieger Institute Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Years in Practice: 10 Areas of Expertise: Dr. Trovato is speciality board certified in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. She primarily evaluates and treats children and adults with cerebral palsy, as well as infants with torticollis and/or plagiocephaly. Administratively, she is the Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Awards & Distinctions: |
Kevin R. Vincent, MD, PhD | Kevin R. Vincent, MD, PhD Title: Musculoskeletal Medicine Editorial Board Member Institution: University of Florida Affiliation: Divisions of Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation; UF Running Medicine Clinic Years in Practice: 5 Areas of Expertise: - Sports Medicine
- Running Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
Awards & Distinctions: - US Bone and Joint Decade Scholar
- Claude Pepper Scholar
- Scott Nadler Research Foundation Award (AAPM&R)
- NIH funded researcher
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Christopher J. Visco, MD | Christopher J. Visco, MD Title: Musculoskeletal Medicine Editorial Board Member Institution: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons-New York Presbyterian Hospital Affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York Presbyterian Hospital Years in Practice: 3 Areas of Expertise: - Sports medicine
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Applications of musculoskeletal ultrasound, regenerative treatments, preventative spine care, osteoarthritis, and physiatric education.
- Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
Awards & Distinctions: - Program for Academic Leadership – Association of Academic Physiatrists
- Teacher of the Year – NYP – Columbia/Cornell Residency
- Baskin Award for Fellow Researcher – Northwestern and RIC
- James P. McLean Award – UMDNJ, Resident teaching Residents award
- Academic Chief Resident – UMDNJ
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Faisel M. Zaman, MD | Faisel M. Zaman, MD Title: Musculoskeletal Medicine Editorial Board Member Institution: Utah Spine and Joint Specialists Affiliation: University of Utah Years in Practice: 7 Awards & Distinctions: - Founding member of Utah Spine and Joint Specialists, PLLC, serving as director of interventional physiatric care.
- Adjunct instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Utah and is also certified in Pain Medicine
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