Elaine Hong Hatch, MD
Hometown: Mechanicsburg, PA
Undergraduate: Gordon College
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine - University of Pennsylvania
Spasticity Fellowship
Leadership
Name:
Kimberly Heckert, MD
Position:
- Director, Spasticity Fellowship
- Clinical Associate Professor
25 South 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Program Information
Name:
Catherine Rahman
Position:
Education Coordinator, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
130 South Ninth Street
Edison Building, Suite 2300
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Contact Number(s):
- 215-955-8388
- 215-955-5152 (fax)
The Spasticity Fellowship is a one-year program designed to develop expert clinical skills in the diagnosis and treatment of spasticity and its complications. Fellows are trained to manage spasticity through various interventions, including oral pharmacotherapy, chemodenervation with neurotoxins, phenol or alcohol neurolysis, intrathecal baclofen therapy, bracing, splinting, and therapeutic modalities. Fellows are expected to participate in at least one scholarly activity during the year and participate in the education of PM&R residents on spasticity-related topics.
Fellow Selection Process
Open to candidates who have completed an ACGME accredited residency program. Candidates typically apply during their PGY-3 year. Candidates must be board certified or eligible and qualified for medical licensure in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Candidates must have a strong interest in neurorehabilitation and learning the comprehensive assessment and management of spasticity while furthering their skills.
Faculty
Kimberly Heckert, MD
Fellowship Director
Program Faculty:
- Mitchell Paulin, MD
- Michael Saulino, MD
- Guy Fried, MD
- Kristofer Feeko, DO
- Daniel Moon, MD
- Kristin Gustafson, DO
- Chen Wu, MD
- Marisa Moreta, DO
- Keith Baldwin, MD (Penn Medicine)
Spasticity Management Fellow
