Pablo A. Celnik, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Department of Neurology

Dr. Celnik is a neurologist with training and board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He completed his rehabilitation residency at Johns Hopkins University where he was Chief Resident. After training he joined the faculty of Johns Hopkins University with a joint appointment in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Department of Neurology. In addition to his faculty appointment, he was awarded a five-year grant through the National Institutes of Health and is currently a senior clinical fellow/investigator in the Human Cortical Physiology Section in the National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke. Dr. Celnik’s primary area of research interest involves exploring the underlying mechanisms of plasticity of the central nervous system as well as developing novel therapeutic approaches to enhance the recovery of function following injury.

Dr. Celnik is the Medical Director and Chief Physiatrist of the newly developed Comprehensive Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program at Johns Hopkins. This is a multidisciplinary program where care is provided to individuals with disabilities from a variety of neurological diseases. As medical director, he coordinates and oversees the different disciplines involved in this program including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy. Speech and Language Pathology, Neuropsychology and Social Work. Dr. Celnik manages the problems associated with the aftermath of stroke, brain tumors, brain injury, multiple sclerosis and myopathic or neuropathic conditions. In addition, Dr. Celnik deals with spasticity and musculoskeletal pain, employing state-of-the-art therapeutic interventions such as neurolysis with botulinum toxin and phenol injections as well as systemic pharmacotherapy. Dr. Celnik also has an interest in the diagnosis and management of various neuromuscular conditions such as neuropathies and radiculopathies using electrodiagnostic techniques such as EMG.

When he's not working, Dr. Celnik can be found on the soccer field or having fun with family and friends.