Board-Certified Pediatric Physiatrist

A pediatric physiatrist is a specialized pediatric doctor of rehabilitation medicine who specializes in the comprehensive management of patients with impairments and disabilities arising from neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and vascular disorders.

• Amy Cassedy, MD
  Board-certified physiatrist and CCS paneled

Additonal Members of the Rehabilitation Clinic Care Team

• Physical Therapists
  Physical therapists are health care professionals concerned with prevention, treatment and management of movement disorders arising from conditions and diseases occurring throughout the child’s growth. PTs work to help a child reach their highest level of physical function.
• Speech Language Pathologist/Therapist
  Speech therapists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing and word fluency.
• Occupational Therapist
  Occupational therapists assess functioning in activities of everyday living, including dressing, bathing, grooming and writing, that are essential for independent living.
• Recreational Therapist
  Recreational therapists provide rehabilitation therapy through focusing on the child’s leisure time and providing a wide range of play and recreation opportunities.

Board-Certified Pediatric Physiatrists

A pediatric physiatrist is a specialized pediatric doctor of rehabilitation medicine who specializes in the comprehensive management of patients with impairments and disabilities arising from neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and vascular disorders.

• Kimberly BeDell, M.D., medical director, pediatric rehabilitation
  Board-certified physiatrist and CCS paneled
• Amy Cassedy, M.D.
  Board-certified physiatrist and CCS paneled

Additional Members of the Hypertonicity Care Team

• Nurse Practitioner
  A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with special training for providing primary health care, including many tasks customarily performed by a physician.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
  A clinical nurse specialist is responsible for arranging authorizations for procedures, appointments, special tests and studies and communication among the child, family, school, primary care physician, team and others involved in the care of the child. The nurse specialist also assists the child and family in obtaining medical supplies, laboratory appointments and other care as needed.
• Occupational Therapist
  Occupational therapists assess functioning in activities of everyday living, including dressing, bathing, grooming and writing, that are essential for independent living.
• Physical Therapist
  Physical therapists are health care professionals concerned with prevention, treatment and management of movement disorders arising from conditions and diseases occurring throughout the child’s growth. PTs work to help a child reach their highest level of physical function.
• Clinical Social Worker
  Social workers help provide referrals to a broad range of community based agencies and organizations to assist the child and family in obtaining supportive care and assistance. The social worker also is available to provide crisis counseling, individual and family counseling.
  

Spina Bifida CORE Team

Board-Certified Pediatric Physiatrist

A pediatric physiatrist is a specialized pediatric doctor of rehabilitation medicine who specializes in the comprehensive management of patients with impairments and disabilities arising from neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and vascular disorders.

• Amy Cassedy, M.D.
  Board-certified physiatrist and CCS paneled

Additional Members of the Spinia Bifida Core Team

• Nurse Practitioner
  A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with special training for providing primary health care, including many tasks customarily performed by a physician.
• Clinical Social Worker
  Social workers help provide referrals to a broad range of community based agencies and organizations to assist the child and family in obtaining supportive care and assistance. The social worker also is available to provide crisis counseling, individual and family counseling.
• Occupational therapists assess functioning in activities of everyday living, including dressing, bathing, grooming and writing, that are essential for independent living.
• Physical Therapist
  Physical therapists are health care professionals concerned with prevention, treatment and management of movement disorders arising from conditions and diseases occurring throughout the child’s growth. PTs work to help a child reach their highest level of physical function.
• Registered Dietician
  Registered dieticians assist children and families in obtaining special equipment and supplies relative to special dietary needs and coordinates with the school and other outside agencies to facilitate optimal regulation and management.

Full-Consultation Spina Bifida Care Team Members

• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon – Torin Cunningham, M.D. medical director of Pediatric Orthopedics
  A physician who specializes in surgery of the muscles, bones, joints and related structures in children.
• Pediatric Neurosurgeon – Ramin Javahery, M.D.
  A surgeon who specializes in surgery on the brain, nerves, spinal cord and nervous system in children.
• Pediatric Urologist – Michael Norris, M.D.
  A specialist in urology that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the urinary tract or the urogenital system in children.
• Orthotist
  A trained specialist who prescribes and fits special shoes and orthoses.