MohamedShitiaDO

Physical Medicine/Rehab • Scranton, PA

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Physician

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Office
300 Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone+1 570-961-3823

Education & Training

HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery/VCOMFellowship, Sports Medicine (Family Medicine), 2022 - 2023
The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve UniversityResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2019 - 2022
The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 2018 - 2019
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2018, DO
University of ConnecticutBS, Molecular and Cell Biology, Honors Scholar, 2010 - 2014

Certifications & Licensure

PA State License 2023 - 2026
OH State License 2021 - 2025
VA State License 2022 - 2024
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

1st Place - Resident/Fellow Clinical Research Via Research Day Poster Competition, 2023
PM&R Resident Professionalism Award Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth Medical Center, 2022
AOASM National Chapter of the Year - Treasurer American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine, 2016
Honors Scholar University of Connecticut, 2014
AGA Student Research Fellowship Award American Gastroenterological Association, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

19 citations
Tobacco carcinogen 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone initiates and enhances pancreatitis responses
Martine Alexandre, Abdul Kareem Uduman, Samantha N. Minervini, Ali Raoof, Christine A. Shugrue
American Journal of Physiology. Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology. 2012-09-15

Books/Book Chapters

Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine
Chapter: An Osteopathic Approach to Sports Medicine
Brolinson PG, Kozar AJ, Valvano KD, & Shitia MEditors: Giusti R, Heinking KP, & Hensel K.Wolters KluwerEdition 5,2023

Abstracts/Posters

A Stressful Case of Shin Pain
Shitia M, McPherron T, & Rogers M, AMSSM '23, 4/28/2023
Medial Epicondyle Avulsion Fracture in a Multi-Sport Adolescent Athlete
Rizvi H, Smilnak E, Shitia M, & Mitchell M, AOASM ’23, 4/26/2023
Prevalence of Electric Scooter Injuries in Athletes at an NCAA Division I University: A Retrospective Review
Shitia M, Beran A, Larkin R, Goforth M, Rogers M, & Brolinson PG, AOASM ’23, 4/26/2023
Saphenous Neuritis in a Patient with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Case Report
Shitia M, Kammeraad C, & Barnes E, PM&R / AAPM&R ’22, 10/20/2022
Implementation of the Frazier Free Water Protocol in Acute Rehabilitation Patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia and Its Effect on Patient Perception of Swallowing
Onusko S, Shitia M, Wissner R, Sizler N, & Zakel J, PM&R / AAPM&R ’22, 10/20/2022
Patient Preference for Delaying Interventional Spine Corticosteroid Injections Prior to COVID-19 Vaccination
Shitia M, Mata N, Hosseini M, Kim S, & Kim C, American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Physiatry '22, 5/24/2022
Complete Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture with Intact Lacertus Fibrosus: A Case Report
Shitia M, Mead S, & Barnes E, American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Physiatry '22, 5/24/2022
Cryo Me a River
Shitia M, Buado N, & Rainey H, AMSSM ’22, 4/8/2022
Radiofrequency Ablation for Treatment of Chronic Pain Due to Post-Surgical Neuroma: A Case Report
Shitia M, Olsen A, & Kim C, PM&R / AAPM&R ’21, 11/11/2021
Quick, Ditch the Snowmobile
Shitia M, & Rainey H, AMSSM ’21, 4/16/2021
Proximal and Distal Ultrasound-guided Suprascapular Nerve Blocks for Shoulder Pain: A Retrospective Non-Inferiority Analysis
Shitia M, Wilson RD, & Cleland T, American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Physiatry '21, 2/11/2021
Evaluation of Gabapentin Initiation Time for Neuropathic Pain in Spinal Cord Injury
Shitia M, Leong D, Stuber C, & Kim C, American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Physiatry '21, 2/11/2021
AMPK Activators (Salicylate and Metformin) Reduce Pancreatitis Responses in an In Vivo Cerulein Model of Acute Pancreatitis
Shugrue C, Akinbiyi E, Shitia M, Patel V, Thrower E, & Gorelick F, Pancreas / American Pancreatic Association '13, 11/2/2013
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Other

The Role of AMP-activated Protein Kinase (AMPK) in Regulating the Early Stages of Acute Pancreatitis
Shitia, M, Honors Scholar Theses
https://opencommons.uconn.edu/srhonors_theses/364
University of Connecticut - 5/1/2014