David Chen MD (He/Him)
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Associate Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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355 E Erie StChicago, IL 60611
Phone+1 312-238-1000
Fax+1 312-238-3695
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Summary
- Dr. David Chen is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist based in Chicago, IL, with a focus in spinal cord injury medicine. He completed his residency at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, following his graduation from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1987. Dr. Chen has authored several publications related to spinal cord injury, including studies on spasticity, electromyography sensors, Hebbian plasticity, patient engagement interventions, and dynamic balance control. His research has been published in reputable journals such as Annals of Neurology, Spinal Cord, and Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Education & Training
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1987 - 1991
University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 1988 - 2026
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Combinatorial approaches increasing neuronal activity accelerate recovery after spinal cord injury.Bing Chen, Siddharth Gaikwad, Robert H Powell, Hang Jin Jo, Allison Kessler
Brain. 2025-03-24 - 1 citationsValidity and reliability study of a novel surface electromyography sensor using a well-consolidated electromyography system in individuals with cervical spinal cord in...Chandrasekaran Jayaraman, Chaithanya Krishna Mummidisetty, Arun Jayaraman, Kimberly Pfleeger, Michelle Jacobson
Spinal Cord. 2024-06-01 - Reply to "Letter on Spasticity Predicts Motor Recovery in Motor Complete Spinal Cord Injury".Sina Sangari, Bing Chen, Sara Hobbs, Amanda Olson, Alan Anschel
Annals of Neurology. 2024-05-01
Journal Articles
- Effects of Teriparatide and Vibration on Bone Mass and Bone Strength in People with Bone Loss and Spinal Cord Injury: A Randomized, Controlled Trial*David Chen, Ki H Kim, Alan S Anschel, Thomas J Schnitzer, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research
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