DanielFechtnerMD

Physical Medicine/Rehab • Grand Rapids, MI

Neurorehabilitation

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

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Office
235 Wealthy St SE
Ste 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone+1 616-840-8719

Fax+1 616-840-9637

Summary

Board-certified PM&R physician, administrator, and educator known for improving quality of care and achieving program growth in diverse hospital settings. Proven track record of launching and leading a successful residency program. Versatile, adaptable, and strategic leader managing complex systems in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Specialties:
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Physician Administration
- Graduate Medical Education
- Advanced Spasticity Management

Education & Training

New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1987 - 1988
NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1986 - 1986
Christiana Care Health ServicesInternship, Transitional Year, 1984 - 1985
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

MI State Medical License 2013 - 2026
NY State Medical License 1986 - 2014
NJ State Medical License 1989 - 2013
DE State Medical License 1985 - 1999
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Doctor Grand Rapids Magazine, 2022

Press Mentions

Local Man Returns Home After 5-Month Stay in Hospital Battling COVID-19February 7th, 2021
Woman Has Miracle Baby Despite Spinal StrokeOctober 15th, 2018
Hospital Develops Residency ProgramJune 2nd, 2016

Committees

Member at Large, Medical Executive Committee 2021 - Present
Chair, Hospital Performance Improvement and Risk Management Committee 2021 - Present

Professional Memberships