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Chad Metzger, DO, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Horsham, PA, Jefferson Lansdale Hospital

ChadMetzgerDO

Physical Medicine/Rehab Horsham, PA

Pain Medicine, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

Physician

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Summary

  • Dr. Metzger is a graduate of Penn State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, the study of human movement. His passion for the musculoskeletal system and biomechanics led him initially to pursue a doctoral degree in chiropractic medicine where he developed a passion for spine care. He then went on to receive his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Metzger completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatry) at Temple University Hospital where he served as chief resident, followed by additional fellowship training in pain medicine at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

    Dr. Metzger takes a holistic patient-centered approach to his care with a focus on palliating pain and restoring function. His goal is to use his knowledge and interventional skill set to give his patients their best shot at returning to a normal functional life, using all of the multi-modal disciplines, medications, modern technologies, and state of the art procedures available. He strives to encourage his patients to take an active role in their healthcare for ultimate long-term success and improved quality of life.

Education & Training

  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterFellowship, Pain Medicine, 2020 - 2021
  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalResidency, Pediatrics/Physical Med & Rehab, 2017 - 2020
  • Mercy Catholic Medical Center
    Mercy Catholic Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2016 - 2017
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia Campus
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia CampusClass of 2016

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 2020 - 2024
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Chief Resident Temple University Hospital Deptartment of PM&R, 2019-2020
  • Sigma Sigma Pi Osteopathic Medicine Honors Fraternity AOA, 2013-2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Bilateral Lower Extremity Type I Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in a 21 year-old Male After Bilateral Lung Transplant Responsive to Conservative Therapies: A Case Report.  
    Metzger, C., Maitin, I., Cruz, E., PM&R Journal, 2019
  • Yoga Therapy for Management of Neck and Low Back Pain.  
    Plastaras, C., Huang, L., Metzger, C., Sorosky, S., Journal of Yoga and Physical Therapy, 2015
  • Thalamic Dysmetria  
    Menard, R., Shah, A., Metzger, C., Altschuler, E.L., PM&R Journal, 2015

Abstracts/Posters

  • Femoral Neuropathy as a Unique Presentation of Heterotopic Ossification in Anoxic Brain Injury.
    Oh, D., Yoon, E., Metzger, C., Segal, M., Sridhara, C., AAP Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 3/4/2020
  • An Unusual Case of Acute Onset Tetraplegia in Setting of an Arteriovenous Malformation: A Case Report.
    Yoon, E., Metzger, C., Mulhern, J., Cruz, E., AAP Annual Meeting, San Juan, PR, 2/19/2019
  • Case of L4-L5 Congenital Facet Fusion As Cause of Contralateral Recurrent Low Back Pain Treated with Radiofrequency Ablation.
    Metzger, C., Berger, J., ASRA 17th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 11/15/2018
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