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Andrew Haig, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Middlebury, VT

AndrewJHaigMD

Physical Medicine/Rehab Middlebury, VT

Pain Medicine

Emeritus Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University Mich Medical School

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  • Office

    1590 Route 7 South, Suite 1
    Middlebury, VT 05753
    Phone+1 802-458-8942
    Fax+1 802-662-4835

Summary

  • As Emeritus Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan I now focus on building outstanding spine and rehabilitation programs in the US and around the world through Haig Consulting (www.haigetal.com) I co-direct the $21 M federal Vermont RETAIN work disability grant. In my part-time general PM&R practice (www.haigmed.com), much of my work is spine and electrodiagnstics. I lead global efforts to build rehabilitation in low resource countries through the International Rehabilitation Forum (www.rehabforum.org)

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1983 - 1986
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1983
  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
    University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeB.S., Medical Science, honors, 1976 - 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • VT State Medical License
    VT State Medical License 1986 - 2026
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1996 - 2025
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2019 - 2021
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1989 - 2019
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1983 - 1987
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Public Service Award American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2022
  • Haim Ring Award International Society for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 2019
  • ISSLS Award, Clinical Science International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Patient perception of pain versus observed pain behavior during a standardized electrodiagnostic test  
    Verson J1, Haig AJ, Sandella D, Yamakawa KS, London Z, Tomkins-Lane C, Muscle Nerve, 1/1/2015
  • Musculoskeletal, Neurologic, and Cardiopulmonary Aspects of Physical Rehabilitation in Patients with Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease  
    Smith SR, Haig AJ, Couriel DR, Biol Blood Marrow Transplant, 1/1/2015
  • Read the paper! Re: Cheng/Ho Point/counterpoint on electrodiagnostic testing before surgery for spinal stenosis  
    Haig AJ, PM & R, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • The impact of an elective on disability and global health on the perception of medical students regarding persons with disabilities
    Feenstra E, Haig AJ, Blackwood K, Haig T, Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH), Boston, MA, 1/26/2015
  • Buildng the ISRPM Disaster Acute Rehabilitation Team Program
    Verson J, Haig AJ, Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH), Boston, MA, 1/26/2015
  • The International Rehabilitation Forum: an academic consortium that builds medical rehabilitation in low resource regions through participation, mentoring, and disrupt...
    Haig AJ, Loar S. Haig T, Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH), Boston, MA, 1/26/2015
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Lectures

  • Best Practice Models in Low Back Pain: The Right Intervention for the Right Patient at the Right Time 
    Berlin, Germany - 1/19/2015
  • How Can Telehealth Help You Achieve Reduced Costs, Improved Outcomes and Better Patient Experience? 
    Chicago, IL - 1/4/2015
  • Anatomy and Electromyography of the Paraspinal Muscles 
    Ann Arbor, MI - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • Innovations in spine care in Michigan 
    Haig AJ, 10th Annual UCSF Spine Symposium. Audio-Digest Orthopaedics
    http://www.audio-digest.org/adfwebcasts/mp3/OR3818/or3818_2.mp3
    1/21/2015
  • Dyslexia and Medicine 
    Haig AJ, The Dyslexia Advantage
    1/27/2013
  • Curve-Counter Curve. EMG for Spinal Stenosis. Spine Line 
    Haig AJ, North American Spine Society
    1/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Inside Track: Andrew Haig Specializes in Building Programs to Rebuild Patients’ Lives
    Inside Track: Andrew Haig Specializes in Building Programs to Rebuild Patients’ LivesJune 17th, 2016
  • Improved Spine Care Means Giving Physiatrists Playing Time
    Improved Spine Care Means Giving Physiatrists Playing TimeJanuary 18th, 2016
  • Spinal Stenosis, What Is It?
    Spinal Stenosis, What Is It?April 20th, 2012

Grant Support

  • Paraspinal Denervation In Low Back PainEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2008–2010
  • Paraspinal Muscle Denervation And Symptoms In Lumbar SSNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2001–2005

Professional Memberships