Rehabilitation Physicians

Physicians who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation are called "physiatrists." They diagnose and treat patients with musculoskeletal injuries and pain syndromes, neurological disorders and other conditions affecting nearly every aspect of physical and cognitive functioning. They are also trained in using electrodiagnostic medicine for the evaluation of various conditions. Many Johns Hopkins physiatrists are not only highly trained doctors, but also active researchers in the field of rehabilitation who teach future leaders in the specialty.

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Cabahug, Philippines Garcia, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Director, Spinal Cord Injury Fellowship Program

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Botulinum Toxin Injections, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spasticity Management, Spinal Cord Injury

Celnik, Pablo Ariel, M.D.

Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Professor of Neurology
Professor of Neuroscience
Director, Center of Excellence in Stroke Treatment, Recovery and Rehabilitation
Director, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physiatrist-in-chief, The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Lawrence Cardinal Shehan Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Vice Chair for Research, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical Director, Outpatient Neurorehabilitation Program
Director, Human Brain Physiology and Stimulation Laboratory

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Stroke, Stroke Rehabilitation, Traumatic Brain Injury

Chhatre, Akhil, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Director, Spine Rehabilitation
Director, Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Fellowship

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Back Pain, Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease, Cervical Degenerative Disc Herniation, Cervical Radiculopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Lumbar Degenerative Disease, Lumbar Disc Herniation, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Lumbar Spine Diseases, Neck Pain, Pain Management, Peripheral Neuropathies, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spinal Disorders, Spinal Pain, Spinal Stenosis

Chung, Tae Hwan, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Assistant Professor of Neurology

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Dermatomyositis, Electrodiagnostic Medicine (EMG), Inclusion Body Myositis, Motor Neuron Diseases, Myositis, Neuromuscular Disease, Neuromuscular Medicine, Neuromuscular Pathology, Orthostatic Intolerance, Peripheral Neuropathies, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

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De Lateur, Barbara Jane, M.D.

Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Lawrence Cardinal Shehan Professor
Director Emerita, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Distinguished Service Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Deconditioning, Gait Analysis, Gait Impairment, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Neuromuscular Disease, Orthotics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Dehghan, Pegah, M.D.

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Muscular Diseases, Neuromuscular Disease, Neuromuscular Medicine, Orthostatic Intolerance, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

Engle, Jessica Pam, D.O.

Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Cancer Rehabilitation, Cancer-related Fatigue, Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Gait Impairment, Joint Pain, Lymphedema, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Myofascial Pain, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome, Radiation Fibrosis

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Feldman, Dorianne Rachelle, M.D., M.S.

Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical Director of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Program

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Back Pain, Cancer Rehabilitation, Joint Pain, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Myofascial Pain, Neck Pain, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Pain Management, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spasticity Management, Transplant Rehabilitation

Friedlander, Tracy, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Residency Program Director, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Botox Spasticity Treatment, Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy, Neuro Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spasticity Management

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Gonzalez-Fernandez, Marlis, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Vice Chair, Clinical Operations, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Managing Director, Outpatient Operations, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical Director, Musculoskeletal Center at Greenspring Station

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Amputee Rehabilitation, Botulinum Toxin Injections, Dysphagia, Dysphagia Evaluation, Neuro Rehabilitation, Orthotics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Prosthetics, Rehabilitation, Spasticity Management, Speech and Language Disorders After Stroke, Swallowing Disorders

Hoyer, Erik Hans, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Vice Chair for Quality, Safety and Service, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Co-director, Activity and Mobility Promotion Program, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Back Pain, Electrodiagnostic Medicine (EMG), Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Pain Management, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Keszler, Mary Shaffer, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Amputee Rehabilitation, Hyperhidrosis, Pain Management, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Prosthetic Evaluation, Prosthetics, Wound Care and Trauma

Kim, Soo Yeon, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical Director, Musculoskeletal Medicine

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Ankle Injuries, Back Pain, Cervical Radiculopathy, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Degenerative Disc Disease, Facial Pain, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Foot and Ankle, Herniated Disc, Joint Pain, Kyphosis, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Meniscus Tears, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Neck Pain, Neuralgia, Neuropathies, Phantom Limb Pain, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Platelet-Rich Plasma, Postherpetic Neuralgia, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Sacroiliitis, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spondylosis, Tennis Elbow, Therapeutic Neuromodulation, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Vertebral Compression Fracture

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Kokorelis, Christina Georgia, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Concussion Rehabilitation, Dysautonomia, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Neurally Mediated Hypotension, Orthostatic Intolerance, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Post-Concussive Disorder, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

Korth, Sarah A., M.A., M.D.

Instructor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Botulinum Toxin Injections, Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Congenital Spine Disorders, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Peripheral Nerve Injury, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spasticity Management, Spina Bifida, Spinal Dysraphism

Mayer, Robert Samuel, M.D.

Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Vice-Chair, Education, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Director, Undergraduate Medical Education, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Botox Spasticity Treatment, Botulinum Toxin Injections, Cancer Rehabilitation, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Pain, Concussion Rehabilitation, Headache, Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy, Joint Pain, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Neurological Restoration, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spasticity Management, Spinal Disorders, Spinal Pain

Nava, Andrew Manuel, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Arthritis, Back Pain, Bursitis, Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease, Cervical Degenerative Disc Herniation, Cervical Radiculopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Degenerative Disc Disease, Epidural Injections, Joint Injections, Lumbar Degenerative Disease, Lumbar Disc Herniation, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Lumbar Spine Diseases, Myofascial Pain, Neck Pain, Nerve Blocks, Neuralgia, Pain Management, Peripheral Neuropathies, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), Radiofrequency Ablation for Pain Control, Spinal Block, Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy, Spinal Disorders, Spinal Pain, Spinal Stenosis, Trigeminal Neuralgia

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Needham, Dale M, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor of Medicine
Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical Director, Critical Care Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Program
Director, OACIS Group

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Critical Care Medicine, Delirium, Intensive Care, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

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Pruski, April Danielle, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Assistant Professor of Neurology

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Acute Stroke Care, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Neuro Rehabilitation, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spasticity Management, Stroke Rehabilitation, Traumatic Brain Injury

Raghavan, Preeti, M.B.B.S.

Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Associate Professor of Neurology
Sheikh Khalifa Stroke Institute Endowed Chair
Vice Chair Research, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Director, Recovery and Rehabilitation, Sheikh Khalifa Stroke Institute

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spasticity, Stroke, Stroke Rehabilitation, Traumatic Brain Injury

Recio, Albert C., M.D.

Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Botulinum Toxin Injections, Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spasticity Management, Spinal Cord Injury, Wound Healing

Sadowsky, Cristina L., M.D.

Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Clinical Director, International Center for Spinal Cord Injury, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Director, Paralysis Restoration Clinic, Kennedy Krieger Institute

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Neuromyelitis Optica, Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Dysfunction, Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Trauma, Transverse Myelitis, Traumatic and Non-traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

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Sandoval, Alexius Enrique G, M.D.

Medical Director, Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Program

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Cerebral Palsy, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spasticity Management, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke Rehabilitation, Traumatic Brain Injury

Silver, Kenneth H C, M.D.

Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Electrodiagnostic Medicine (EMG), Neurologic Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spasticity Management, Stroke Rehabilitation

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Suskauer, Stacy Jennifer, M.D.

Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Trovato, Melissa Katrina, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Vinh, Dominique Luong, M.B.A., M.D.

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Botox Spasticity Treatment, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke Rehabilitation

Yeh, Nancy, M.D.

Instructor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Palmer, Jeffrey, M.D.

Professor Emeritus

Retired from medical practice

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Amputee Rehabilitation, Back Disorders, Degenerative Disc Disease, Dysphagia, Spinal Cord Injury and Dysfunction, Swallowing Disorders

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