Kristin Gustafson DO FAAPMR
Neurorehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Director of Spinal Cord Injury and Diseases Medicine, Associate Professor
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25 S 9th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107
Phone+1 215-955-1200
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Education & Training
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiFellowship, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, 2004 - 2005
Nassau University Medical CenterChief Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2003 - 2004
Nassau University Medical CenterResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2001 - 2004
St Barnabas HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2000 - 2001
NYIT College Of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
PA State License 2009 - 2026
MA State License 2005 - 2010
NY State License 2004 - 2006
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Brain Injury Medicine
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Objective Biomarker Development for Parameter Optimization in Neuromodulation Using High-Density EMG Temporal and Spatial Features.Shirin Madarshahian, Nikoo Javadpour, Michael Trakhtorchuck, Tatiana Guerrero-David, Kristin Gustafson
Bioengineering. 2026-06-30 - 1 citationsOptimizing Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation: An Exploratory Study on the Role of Electrode Montages and Stimulation Intensity on Reflex Pathway Modulation.Shirin Madarshahian, Michael Trakhtorchuck, Tatiana Guerrero-David, Kristin Gustafson, James S Harrop
Bioengineering. 2025-04-12 - 2 citationsInitial feasibility evaluation of the RISES system: An innovative and activity-based closed-loop framework for spinal cord injury rehabilitation and recovery.Shirin Madarshahian, Tatiana Guerrero, Phyo Thuta Aung, Kristin Gustafson, James S Harrop
Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering. 2024-10-08
Press Mentions
COVID-19 and Spinal Cord Injury and Disease: Results of an International Survey as the Pandemic ProgressesFebruary 12th, 2021
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- American Spinal Injury AssociationMember
- Association of Spinal Cord Injury ProfessionalsMember
- American Paraplegia SocietyMember
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