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Christina Kwasnica, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Phoenix, AZ, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

ChristinaMKwasnicaMD

Physical Medicine/Rehab Phoenix, AZ

Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Christina Kwasnica, based in Phoenix, AZ, specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with subspecialties in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine. She graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine in 1995 and completed her residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. Dr. Kwasnica has numerous publications, most notably on brain injury, in recognized medical platforms including PM & R and Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has received several awards including Top Doctors: Arizona State from Castle Connolly and Top MD from Consumers Checkbook. She currently serves as the Acting chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Neurorehabilitation at Barrow Neurological Institute.

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1995 - 1999
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1995 - 2002
  • 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

  • Top Doctors:Arizona State Castle Connolly, 2001-2023
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Brother Saved Sister’s Life from 6,000 Miles Away After She Woke up Paralyzed
    Brother Saved Sister’s Life from 6,000 Miles Away After She Woke up ParalyzedApril 27th, 2019
  • UA Student Recounts Sudden Paralysis During Trip to Spain
    UA Student Recounts Sudden Paralysis During Trip to SpainJuly 3rd, 2018

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