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Office
PO Box 8103
New Orleans, LA 70182Phone+1 504-322-2886
Summary
- Dr. Maurice Sholas is a healthcare professional from New Orleans, LA, specializing in Physical Medicine/Rehab. He has a subspecialty in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine and is experienced in cerebral palsy, spasticity, and trauma care. Dr. Sholas completed his education and training at esteemed institutions such as Harvard Medical School, Southern University Law Center, and the University of Texas Health Science Center. His expertise is further highlighted through his published works in renowned journals like the PM & R and JAMA Pediatrics. Dr. Sholas has been honored with numerous awards, such as the Clinical Scholar from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Foundation Leadership Award from the American Medical Association.
Education & Training
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2002 - 2004
- University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1998 - 2002
- Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1998
- Southern University Law CenterBS, Major: Biology, Concentration: Spanish, Cum Laude, 1987 - 1991
Certifications & Licensure
- IL State Medical License 2002 - 2026
- OH State Medical License 2019 - 2026
- LA State Medical License 2004 - 2025
- MN State Medical License 2015 - 2025
- TX State Medical License 2000 - 2025
- GA State Medical License 2007 - 2017
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Clinical Scholar Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- Sarah Baskin Award for Excellence in Research 2003
- Foundation Leadership Award American Medical Association, 2001
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Response to letter to the editor on "More than good seed: cultivating investigators from underrepresented minority backgrounds in physiatric research".Felicia Skelton, Maurice Sholas
PM & R. 2023-01-01 - 1 citationsMore than good seed: Cultivating investigators from underrepresented minority backgrounds in physiatric research.Felicia Skelton, Maurice Sholas
PM & R. 2022-06-01 - 1 citationsHealth and health care disparities related to rehabilitation and COVID-19.Jeannie K Harden, Cheri A Blauwet, Julie K Silver, Maurice G Sholas, Zainab Rasheed
PM & R. 2022-02-01
Journal Articles
- Oral Bisphosphonates to Treat Disuse Osteopenia in Children with Disabilities: A Case SeriesSholas,Tann & Gaebler-Spira, J Ped Ortho, 1/1/2005
- Ethics Forum: Honesty is the best policy when discussing medical errorsSholas, American Medical News, 1/1/2002
- N-Nitro-L-Arginine Methyl Ester (L-NAME) Prevents Tachyphylaxis to Local Anesthetics in a Dose-Dependent MannerWilder,Sholas, & Berde., Anesth.Analg, 1/1/1996
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Cerebral Palsy: Diagnosis, Risk Factors, Early Intervention and Management of the Spastic ChildRao RN, PEDICON 2006. Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics., New Delhi, India, 1/1/2006
- Bisphosphonates in Osteopenic Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Case SeriesSholas,Tann & Gaebler, General Assembly of the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, 1/1/2003
- Adapted Karate as a Tool for Rehabilitation of Pediatric Cerebral Palsy: A Multiple Case Study.White, Wright,Sholas& Gaebler-Spira, General Assembly of the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, 1/1/2003
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Lectures
- Introducing Functional Interventions in the Medical ModelChildren's Minnesota, St Paul, MN - 1/1/2015
- Transitioning to ICD-10 CM: Improving Documentation to Maintain ComplianceNew Orleans, LA - 1/1/2014
- Trauma Management of the Spinal Cord Injury Patient.Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2013
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Other
- Treatment of Osteopenia in Children with Physical Disabilities.Founders Day Lecture Series Webcast.
American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine via Our Lady of the Lake Children&apos - 1/1/2005 - Investigation of Primate Primary Somatosensory Cortex Neuronal Responses to Persistent Noxious Input Produced by Inflammation, Ph.D. Thesis
1/1/1996 - Cadmium and Lead Uptake in Alternanthera Philoxeroides, B.S. Thesis
1/1/1991 - Join now to see all
Press Mentions
- Q&A: Kids with Disabilities Mark Big Milestones with This DoctorJune 2nd, 2022
- Ochsner Hosted COVID-19 Webinar for Special Needs, CaregiversApril 29th, 2021
- Ochsner Health Hosted COVID-19 Webinar for Special Needs and CaregiversApril 29th, 2021
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Grant Support
- emPOWER NOLARobert Wood Johnson Foundation2020–2023
Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Spanish
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