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Aaron Yang, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Physical Medicine/Rehab • Nashville, TN

Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Associate Professor

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Summary

  • Aaron Yang M.D. is an Associate Professor in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) department at Vanderbilt University Medical Center where his practice focuses on musculoskeletal and spine conditions. He is interested in diagnosis and treatment of these conditions using electrodiagnostic, fluoroscopic, and ultrasound guided procedures.

    Dr. Yang completed his residency in PM&R at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago/Northwestern University followed by a pain medicine fellowship at the University of Colorado. Currently, his research focuses on low back pain prevention with use of wearable technology in which he is collaborating with the department of engineering at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Yang has published and presented over 70 peer reviewed publications and national lectures. He has also lectured at numerous local establishments and grand rounds.

    One of Dr. Yang’s main passions is medical education as he currently serves as the Associate Program Director for the PM&R residency program and Course Director for medical student rotations. Nationally, he is currently on the Education Committee for the Spine Intervention Society (SIS), International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM), and Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) and is on the Program Planning Committee and the chair of the Spine Medicine Member Community for the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R).

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoFellowship, Pain Medicine, 2013 - 2014
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2010 - 2013
  • California Pacific Medical Center
    California Pacific Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2010
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
    SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2014 - 2024
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2010 - 2013
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pain Medicine
  • American Board of Electrodiagnostic MedicineElectrodiagnostic Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Myth-busting: Running and back pain
    Myth-busting: Running and back painApril 22nd, 2023
  • Ease Lower Back Pain with Performance Boosting Underwear
    Ease Lower Back Pain with Performance Boosting UnderwearAugust 19th, 2017
  • 'Smart' Underwear May Help Prevent Back Pain
    'Smart' Underwear May Help Prevent Back PainAugust 11th, 2017
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Other Languages

  • Korean

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

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