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Office
1807 North Fordham Blvd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Phone+1 984-974-9747Fax+1 984-974-9786
Summary
- Dr. Joshua Alexander is a healthcare professional based in Chapel Hill, NC, specializing in Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation with a subspecialty in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. He received his education from Baylor College of Medicine and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Currently, Dr. Alexander holds positions at UNC Health Care as Chair for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. He is experienced in dealing with conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury and spasticity, and also has longstanding expertise in telemedicine. He has published studies in several professional journals like Journal of Child Neurology, American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Pediatrics. Dr. Alexander has been recognized as one of America's Top Doctors by Castle Connolly since 2012 and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Education & Training
- Baylor College of Medicine (Houston)Residency, Pediatrics, 1990 - 1995
- Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1990 - 1995
- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1990
Certifications & Licensure
- NC State Medical License 1995 - 2025
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012-2024
- Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsTelehealth in PM&R: Past, present, and future in clinical practice and opportunities for translational research.Adam S Tenforde, Joshua J Alexander, Marcalee Alexander, Thiru M Annaswamy, Conley J Carr
PM & R. 2023-09-01 - Burnout and Wellness Strategies Used by Academic Physiatry Programs: An Analysis and Perspective From the AAP Chairs Council.David P Steinberg, Keturah R Faurot, Karla L Thompson, Joshua J Alexander, Diane W Braza
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2023-08-01 - Corticomuscular Coherence in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Feasibility and Preliminary Protocol Study.Rachana R Gangwani, Jasper I Mark, Rachel M Vaughn, Holly Holland, Deborah E Thorpe
Journal of Child Neurology. 2023-05-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
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