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VUMC Department of PM&R Welcomes Dr. Robert Rinaldi, MD- PM&R Residency Director
Robert Rinaldi, MD
Professor and Vice Chair of Education and Residency Program Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. Rinaldi graduated from medical school in 1991 from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, completed general pediatrics residency training at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City MO, and completed residency training in PM&R at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.
He is board certified in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. Dr Rinaldi has served on numerous national committees including the American Academy of PM&R Board of Governors, the American Board of PM&R Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Subcommittee, and the Foundation for PM&R Board of Directors, amongst others.
Dr. Rinaldi presently serves as a Co-Chair on the American Academy of PM&R BOLD Strategic Steering Committee. He has authored numerous textbook chapters and papers in various PM&R related topics and serves as co-editor for the Handbook of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. Dr. Rinaldi has been in practice for over 25 years, with clinical and research interests in the rehabilitation of neuromuscular conditions and peripheral nerve injuries, clinical applications in virtual health, and intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring.
CONGRATULATIONS! PM&R Chair D.J. Kennedy, MD was elected president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at their July 2023 Conference in New Orleans, LA . Read VUMC Reporter Story Here
As the 2023-2024 elected president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Dr. DJ Kennedy is a monthly featured writer in the AAPM&R membership publication “The Physiatrist.” Here are his latest articles: December 23 /January 24 March 2024 April 2024 May 2024 June 2024 July 2024 August 2024 September 2024 October/November 2024
Dr. D.J. Kennedy was recently interviewed by Fluent Knowledge for their "My Body Odyssey Podcast" about the Gokhale Method. The two episodes with Dr. Kennedy's commentary are now live! Listen Here: Episode 1 and Episode 2
PM&R Chair, Dr. DJ Kennedy is featured in the January 2024 issue of “Medical Economics.” The website article is entitled: “Creating a Patient-Centered Practice: Strategies for Improving Patient Satisfaction & Retention.” Website Story Here. You can also access the print story (January Issue Page 16) here.
The publisher noted that Dr. Kennedy’s quotes were “insightful and compelling”: "Find a way to allow patients to schedule appointments online. For years, people have been able to book airline tickets online around the world. “Why not be able to do the same with your doctor?” said D.J. Kennedy…
Dr. Ruth Q. Wolever, PhD, NBC-HWC, Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Director of Vanderbilt Health Coaching: Practice, Research & Education Osher Center for Integrative Medicine is in a December 2023 VUMC Reporter. The article name is: “Study connects patients who visit the ED with acute flare-ups of chronic back pain with remote integrative health coaching program.” Dr. Wolever is part of a multidisciplinary team funded by a Department of Defense grant. To read more, click here!
PM&R is proud to announce that our pediatric rehab specialist, Dr. Elizabeth Martin, has been featured in December 2023 Issue of "Discoveries in Medicine." The topic: Comprehensive, Early Intervention for Cerebral Palsy. To read the article, click here!
VUMC Health Plus Healthier You Presents: Conquering Chronic Pain! an interview with Dr. Ashley Eaves with the VUMC Pain Clinic! "Do you know your options when it comes to chronic pain?" Click the link below and watch as Dr. Eaves explores 6 key areas of wellbeing that can impact pain levels and recommends a variety of pain management options. Dr. Eaves teaches why there is no "one size fits all" answer to living with pain. Watch Here.
Congratulations to Dr. Jeff Johns was appointed, for the third time, as Vice Chair of the ABPMR during their January 2024 Winter Board Meeting. See Announcement Here.
PM&R is proud to announce that Dr. Jeff Johns has been named the Central Region Encompass Health Medical Directors Award Winner for 2023! Click here to read the Medical Notes ~ Encompass Health article! Congratulations
Congratulations and thank you to Dr. Cristiana Kline-Quiroz for leading this important charge to introduce VICC, VUMC and our community to the numerous ways PM&R can help to improve oncology care. Whole Patient Care Article
Kudos to Dr. Aaron Yang's recent work as part of a collaborative article on "Myth Busting Running and Back Pain," in the April 22, 2023 issue of My Southern Health.com
Dr. Aaron Yang was recently interviewed about new practices used by residents for interventional spine procedures. Click here to read the article.
Dr. Aaron Yang was recently interviewed for the Association of American Physiatrists podcast. Click here to listen to his interview on work/life balance and efficiency!
Congratulations to Dr. Stephen Schaaf for receiving his RMSK certification! He is currently the only non-radiologist VUMC provider with this certification.
Dr. Stephen Schaaf's newest article "How to Avoid Running Injuries" is featured on Vanderbilt Health social media platforms. Read for great tips on enjoying running and avoiding injuries!
In the News
VUMC Department of PM&R Welcomes Dr. Robert Rinaldi, MD- PM&R Residency Director
Robert Rinaldi, MD
Professor and Vice Chair of Education and Residency Program Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. Rinaldi graduated from medical school in 1991 from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, completed general pediatrics residency training at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City MO, and completed residency training in PM&R at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.
He is board certified in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. Dr Rinaldi has served on numerous national committees including the American Academy of PM&R Board of Governors, the American Board of PM&R Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Subcommittee, and the Foundation for PM&R Board of Directors, amongst others.
Dr. Rinaldi presently serves as a Co-Chair on the American Academy of PM&R BOLD Strategic Steering Committee. He has authored numerous textbook chapters and papers in various PM&R related topics and serves as co-editor for the Handbook of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. Dr. Rinaldi has been in practice for over 25 years, with clinical and research interests in the rehabilitation of neuromuscular conditions and peripheral nerve injuries, clinical applications in virtual health, and intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring.
CONGRATULATIONS! PM&R Chair D.J. Kennedy, MD was elected president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at their July 2023 Conference in New Orleans, LA . Read VUMC Reporter Story Here
As the 2023-2024 elected president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Dr. DJ Kennedy is a monthly featured writer in the AAPM&R membership publication “The Physiatrist.” Here are his latest articles: December 23 /January 24 March 2024 April 2024 May 2024 June 2024 July 2024 August 2024 September 2024 October/November 2024
Dr. D.J. Kennedy was recently interviewed by Fluent Knowledge for their "My Body Odyssey Podcast" about the Gokhale Method. The two episodes with Dr. Kennedy's commentary are now live! Listen Here: Episode 1 and Episode 2
PM&R Chair, Dr. DJ Kennedy is featured in the January 2024 issue of “Medical Economics.” The website article is entitled: “Creating a Patient-Centered Practice: Strategies for Improving Patient Satisfaction & Retention.” Website Story Here. You can also access the print story (January Issue Page 16) here.
The publisher noted that Dr. Kennedy’s quotes were “insightful and compelling”: "Find a way to allow patients to schedule appointments online. For years, people have been able to book airline tickets online around the world. “Why not be able to do the same with your doctor?” said D.J. Kennedy…
Dr. Ruth Q. Wolever, PhD, NBC-HWC, Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Director of Vanderbilt Health Coaching: Practice, Research & Education Osher Center for Integrative Medicine is in a December 2023 VUMC Reporter. The article name is: “Study connects patients who visit the ED with acute flare-ups of chronic back pain with remote integrative health coaching program.” Dr. Wolever is part of a multidisciplinary team funded by a Department of Defense grant. To read more, click here!
PM&R is proud to announce that our pediatric rehab specialist, Dr. Elizabeth Martin, has been featured in December 2023 Issue of "Discoveries in Medicine." The topic: Comprehensive, Early Intervention for Cerebral Palsy. To read the article, click here!
VUMC Health Plus Healthier You Presents: Conquering Chronic Pain! an interview with Dr. Ashley Eaves with the VUMC Pain Clinic! "Do you know your options when it comes to chronic pain?" Click the link below and watch as Dr. Eaves explores 6 key areas of wellbeing that can impact pain levels and recommends a variety of pain management options. Dr. Eaves teaches why there is no "one size fits all" answer to living with pain. Watch Here.
Congratulations to Dr. Jeff Johns was appointed, for the third time, as Vice Chair of the ABPMR during their January 2024 Winter Board Meeting. See Announcement Here.
PM&R is proud to announce that Dr. Jeff Johns has been named the Central Region Encompass Health Medical Directors Award Winner for 2023! Click here to read the Medical Notes ~ Encompass Health article! Congratulations
Congratulations and thank you to Dr. Cristiana Kline-Quiroz for leading this important charge to introduce VICC, VUMC and our community to the numerous ways PM&R can help to improve oncology care. Whole Patient Care Article
Kudos to Dr. Aaron Yang's recent work as part of a collaborative article on "Myth Busting Running and Back Pain," in the April 22, 2023 issue of My Southern Health.com
Dr. Aaron Yang was recently interviewed about new practices used by residents for interventional spine procedures. Click here to read the article.
Dr. Aaron Yang was recently interviewed for the Association of American Physiatrists podcast. Click here to listen to his interview on work/life balance and efficiency!
Congratulations to Dr. Stephen Schaaf for receiving his RMSK certification! He is currently the only non-radiologist VUMC provider with this certification.
Dr. Stephen Schaaf's newest article "How to Avoid Running Injuries" is featured on Vanderbilt Health social media platforms. Read for great tips on enjoying running and avoiding injuries!