
Robert William Irwin MD
Neuromuscular Medicine, Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)
Professor of PM&R
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1120 NW 14th StreetSte 958Miami, FL 33136
Phone+1 305-243-6605
Fax+1 305-243-4650
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Summary
- Dr. Robert Irwin is a Miami-based healthcare professional specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with sub-specialties in Neuromuscular Medicine, Pain Medicine, and non-surgical Sports Medicine. He completed his education and residencies at Louisiana State University School of Medicine and the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. His experience includes joint pain, electrodiagnostic testing, spinal injections, and low back pain. Dr. Irwin is currently the Vice Chair of Operations and a Professor at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, where he has held various roles since 2006. He has numerous publications in his field and has received multiple awards for his work, including America’s Top Physicians in 2012 and Top Doctors in America in 2010.
Education & Training
Louisiana State University School of MedicineFellowship, Spinal Injection Techniques, 1999 - 1999
Louisiana State University School of MedicineChief Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1996 - 1997
Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1997
Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1992 - 1997
Louisiana State University Medical CenterResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1992 - 1997
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2005 - 2026
NC State Medical License 2001 - 2016
LA State Medical License 1993 - 2002
IL State Medical License 1997 - 1999
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pain Medicine- American Board of Electrodiagnostic MedicineElectrodiagnostics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2016
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Anomalous education: You can't bypass electrodiagnostic training in PM&R residency.Ileana M Howard, Faye Chiou Tan, Robert W Irwin, Ruple S Laughlin, Anthony Chiodo
PM & R. 2025-03-01 - Longitudinal Median Nerve Ultrasound Changes in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury and an Age- and Sex-Matched Nondisabled Cohort.Minh Quan T Le, Elizabeth R Felix, Robert Irwin, Diana D Cardenas, Rachel E Cowan
Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation. 2022-12-01 - 2 citationsCase-Control Study of Ultrasound Evaluation of Acute Median Nerve Response to Upper Extremity Circuit Training in Spinal Cord Injury.Luisa Betancourt, Rachel E. Cowan, Andrew Chang, Robert W. Irwin
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2020-11-01
Journal Articles
- Electrodiagnostic Testing Before Epidural Steroid Injections.Anaswamy T, Irwin R, Chimes GP, PM R
- Musculoskeletal Pain in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury.Irwin RW, Restrepo JA, Sherman A, Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil
- Concomitant Sacroiliac Joint Pain in Patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation: Case Series.Irwin, RW, Harris, MB, J Surg Ortho Adv
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Disaster in Haiti: A Physiatrist Report of CNS Injuries.Cardenas D, Irwin,R, The Neural Network
- The Use of Palmar Stimulation in the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.Kishner S, Irwin R, Rosenthal L, Nichols C, Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair
- Mononeuropathy Multiplex as a rare Presentation of Sarcoidosis: A Case Report.Mattie, R, BA; Irwin, RW, Am J Phys Med Rehabil
Lectures
- Lumbar Z-joint pain: Treatment and Diagnosis.University of South Florida Selby Spine Conference. Park City, Utah
- The Many Uses of COX-2 Inhibitors.Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds at Wake Forest University School of Medicine
- Non-Narcotic Treatment of Low Back Pain.Current Considerations in Chronic Pain Management, Biloxi VA Medical Center
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic MedicineFellow
- Fellow
- Association of Academic PhysiatristsFellow
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