LauraL.DeonMD
Physical Medicine/Rehab • Chicago, ILPediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Physiatrist at Rehab Associates of Chicago
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Office
1725 W Harrison St
Suite 118
Chicago, IL 60612Phone+1 312-942-8905
Summary
- Dr. Laura Deon is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a subspecialty in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, based in Chicago, IL. She completed her fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University and has been working as an Attending Physician at La Rabida Children's Hospital and as a Pediatric Physiatrist at Rush since 2016 and 2011, respectively. Her expertise includes managing cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injury in children. Dr. Deon has contributed to notable publications, including research on a dance program for children with cerebral palsy, deep-brain stimulation in Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, and treatment of movement disorders in children with cerebral palsy, with her work being cited multiple times in the field.
Education & Training
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2009 - 2011
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2006 - 2009
University of TennesseeInternship, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2006
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2009 - 2026
TX State Medical License 2007 - 2025
SD State Medical License Active through 2023
IN State Medical License 2011 - 2013
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 35 citationsDance program for physical rehabilitation and participation in children with cerebral palsyCitlali López-Ortiz, Kim Gladden, Laura L. Deon, Jennifer V. Schmidt, Deborah Gaebler-Spira
Arts & Health. 2012-02-01 - 30 citationsPallidal deep-brain stimulation associated with complete remission of self-injurious behaviors in a patient with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome: a case report.Laura L. Deon, Miriam A. Kalichman, Cynthia L. Booth, Konstantin V. Slavin, Deborah Gaebler-Spira
Journal of Child Neurology. 2012-01-01 - 35 citationsAssessment and treatment of movement disorders in children with cerebral palsy.Laura L. Deon, Deborah Gaebler-Spira
The Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 2010-10-01
Press Mentions
Garfield Park Vaccination Forum Addresses Myths, FearsJanuary 29th, 2021
When a Health Policy Causes HarmJanuary 21st, 2020
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