ChadMetzgerDO

Pain Medicine, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

Physician

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Dr. Metzger is a graduate of Penn State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, the study of human movement. His passion for the musculoskeletal system and biomechanics led him initially to pursue a doctoral degree in chiropractic medicine where he developed a passion for spine care. He then went on to receive his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Metzger completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatry) at Temple University Hospital where he served as chief resident, followed by additional fellowship training in pain medicine at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

Dr. Metzger takes a holistic patient-centered approach to his care with a focus on palliating pain and restoring function. His goal is to use his knowledge and interventional skill set to give his patients their best shot at returning to a normal functional life, using all of the multi-modal disciplines, medications, modern technologies, and state of the art procedures available. He strives to encourage his patients to take an active role in their healthcare for ultimate long-term success and improved quality of life.

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterFellowship, Pain Medicine, 2020 - 2021
Temple University HospitalResidency, Pediatrics/Physical Med & Rehab, 2017 - 2020
Mercy Catholic Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2016 - 2017
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia CampusClass of 2016

PA State License 2020 - 2026
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

PubMed

Journal Articles

Bilateral Lower Extremity Type I Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in a 21 year-old Male After Bilateral Lung Transplant Responsive to Conservative Therapies: A Case Report.
Metzger, C., Maitin, I., Cruz, E., PM&R Journal, 2019
Yoga Therapy for Management of Neck and Low Back Pain.
Plastaras, C., Huang, L., Metzger, C., Sorosky, S., Journal of Yoga and Physical Therapy, 2015
Thalamic Dysmetria
Menard, R., Shah, A., Metzger, C., Altschuler, E.L., PM&R Journal, 2015

Abstracts/Posters

Femoral Neuropathy as a Unique Presentation of Heterotopic Ossification in Anoxic Brain Injury.
Oh, D., Yoon, E., Metzger, C., Segal, M., Sridhara, C., AAP Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 3/4/2020
An Unusual Case of Acute Onset Tetraplegia in Setting of an Arteriovenous Malformation: A Case Report.
Yoon, E., Metzger, C., Mulhern, J., Cruz, E., AAP Annual Meeting, San Juan, PR, 2/19/2019
Case of L4-L5 Congenital Facet Fusion As Cause of Contralateral Recurrent Low Back Pain Treated with Radiofrequency Ablation.
Metzger, C., Berger, J., ASRA 17th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 11/15/2018
Bilateral Intratendinous Osseous Bodies in Triceps From Repetitive Work Related Vibration: A Case Report.
Limerick, G., Metzger, C., Rohrs, J., Vijapura, A., Weinik, M., Williams, R., AAPM&R Annual Assembly, Orlando, FL, 10/25/2018
Bilateral Lower Extremity Type I Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in a 21 year-old Male After Bilateral Lung Transplant Responsive to Conservative Therapies: A Case Report.
Metzger, C., Liu, R., Cruz, E., AAPM&R Annual Assembly, Orlando, FL, 10/25/2018
Left Buttock Pain Successfully Treated with Ultrasound Guided Cluneal Nerve Medial Branch Block: A Case Report.
Metzger, C., Rohrs, J., Limerick, G., Weinik, M., Weiner, E., AAPM&R Annual Assembly, Orlando, FL, 10/25/2018
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