Laura L. Deon MD
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Physiatrist at Rehab Associates of Chicago
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1725 W Harrison StSuite 118Chicago, IL 60612
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Summary
- Dr. Laura Deon is a pediatric rehabilitation medicine specialist based in Chicago, IL. She completed her medical training with a fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, after residencies and an internship at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and University of Tennessee, respectively. She serves as an Attending Physician at La Rabida Children's Hospital and as a Pediatric Physiatrist at Rush, focusing on cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injury. Her research has been published in reputable journals and includes studies on dance programs for children with cerebral palsy and movement disorders, with her work being frequently cited.
Education & Training
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2009 - 2011
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2006 - 2009
University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Memphis)Internship, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2006
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
IN State Medical License 2011 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2007 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2009 - 2026
SD State Medical License Active through 2023
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 38 citationsDance program for physical rehabilitation and participation in children with cerebral palsyCitlali López-Ortiz, Kim Gladden, Laura L. Deon, Jennifer V. Schmidt, Deborah Gaebler-Spira
Arts & Health. 2012-02-01 - 30 citationsPallidal deep-brain stimulation associated with complete remission of self-injurious behaviors in a patient with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome: a case report.Laura L. Deon, Miriam A. Kalichman, Cynthia L. Booth, Konstantin V. Slavin, Deborah Gaebler-Spira
Journal of Child Neurology. 2012-01-01 - 35 citationsAssessment and treatment of movement disorders in children with cerebral palsy.Laura L. Deon, Deborah Gaebler-Spira
The Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 2010-10-01
Press Mentions
Garfield Park Vaccination Forum Addresses Myths, FearsJanuary 29th, 2021
When a Health Policy Causes HarmJanuary 21st, 2020
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