Christian Michael Niedzwecki DO MS
Neurorehabilitation, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Baylor Coll of Med
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6621 Fannin St# WT21-329Houston, TX 77030
Phone+1 832-826-2390
Fax+1 832-825-5242
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Summary
- Christian Niedzwecki, DO, is a Houston, TX-based specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with subspecialties in Neurorehabilitation, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine. He completed a fellowship in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alabama Medical Center and a residency in Pediatrics/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. Dr. Niedzwecki is an Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and has previously served as an Attending Physician at the University of Utah Health. His clinical expertise includes cerebral palsy and pediatric rehabilitation, among others, and he is a published author with articles focusing on rehabilitation therapies and technological advancements in cerebral palsy. He has been recognized with the Mark A. Wallace Catalyst Leadership Award and the Star Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care.
Education & Training
University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2009 - 2010
Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Pediatrics/Physical Med & Rehab, 2004 - 2009
John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District)Internship, Transitional Year, 2003 - 2004
Texas College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2003
University of North Texas Health Science CenterMS, Clinical Research and Education, 2003
Certifications & Licensure
TX State License 2012 - 2027
UT State License 2010 - 2014
AL State License 2009 - 2010
VA State License 2004 - 2010
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
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 Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Mark A. Wallace Catalyst Leadership Award Winner, Physician Category Texas Children's Hospital, 2020
- Star Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care Baylor College of Medicine, 2018
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsEarly initiation of rehabilitation therapies in children with severe traumatic brain injury: An algorithm based on expert panel recommendations.Christian M Niedzwecki, Michelle L Seymour, Emily Hermes, Betsy Lewis, Kathryn DeMarco
The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 2025-05-01 - 1 citationsComparison of outcomes following surgical intervention and inpatient rehabilitation stays in children with cerebral palsy.Christian Niedzwecki, Amy Barbuto, Katy Mitchell, Steven Wirt, Michelle Seymour
PM & R. 2024-05-01 - 1 citationsDetermining school reintegration needs of acquired brain injury patient through the use of a novel school simulation rubric.Alana Moser, Stephen Z Wirt, Christian Niedzwecki
Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. 2022-01-01
Journal Articles
- Decisions about discussing traumatic loss with hospitalized pediatric patients: A needs assessment of a multidisciplinary medical teamSchneider NM, Steinberg DM, Grosch MC, Niedzwecki C, Cline VD, Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 3/2016
Press Mentions
Family Gives Thanks After Son Comes Home from the HospitalNovember 28th, 2016
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
- Association of Academic PhysiatristMember
- Member
- International Pediatric Rehabilitation CouncilSteering Team Nember
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