Physiatrist Parisa Salehi, MD, explains the role of a physiatrist, how it differs from that of a physical therapist, and why patients can benefit from seeing one.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program Director Brionn Tonkin, MD, has led his program through significant changes, from building a sense of ownership within the program to navigating through COVID-19 restrictions to adjusting to explosive growth.
SMA affects approximately 1 in 11,000 births and can affect any race or gender. Individuals with the condition may have difficulty performing the basic functions of life, such as moving, breathing, and swallowing. John Fox, DO, helps treat pediatric patients with SMA.
Like a medical Sherlock Holmes, Associate Professor Murali Krishnamurthy, MD, MSBE, MBA, loves to investigate his patients’ complex conditions, finding their root cause, and implementing effective treatment plans. He also loves passing that kind of information on to his learners.
When someone loses a limb, whether because of a medical condition or surgery to remove tumors from bones or muscles, they need specialized rehabilitation. That is exactly what the Amputee Clinic led by Wayne Hsiao, MD, provides.
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