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Steven Braverman, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Washington, DC

StevenEdwardBravermanMD

Physical Medicine/Rehab Washington, DC

Chief Operating Officer, Veterans Health Administration

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  • Office

    810 Vermont Ave, NW
    Room 808
    Washington, DC 20420
    Phone+1 202-461-7794

Summary

  • Board Certified Physician (PM&R/physiatrist) and Senior Healthcare Executive with nearly 37-
    years of experience in medical and healthcare leadership encompassing Chief Executive
    Officer, Medical Director, Chief Operating Officer, Medical Education, Research, and Clinical
    leadership positions in a variety of Federal healthcare delivery, academic, and organizational
    settings. A proven strategic leader with demonstrated ability to deliver under pressure in a results oriented environment while focusing on patient and customer needs.

Education & Training

  • National Defense University
    National Defense UniversityMS, National Security Strategy, Distinguished Graduate, 2004 - 2005
  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1988 - 1991
  • Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center
    Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1987 - 1988
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1987
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaBA, University Studies, Highest Distinction (summa), 1979 - 1983
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaBA, University Studies, Summa Cum Laude, 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Service Medal 2016
  • Army Medical Department Medallion 2016
  • Army Medical Corps Medallion 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Medical acupuncture review: Safety, efficacy, and treatment practices  
    BRAVERMAN SE, Medical Acupuncture, 1/1/2004
  • Wound infection after total knee arthroplasty and acupuncture: Case report and survey of medical acupuncturists  
    BRAVERMAN SE, Prieto RL., Medical Acupuncture, 1/1/2002
  • Medical acupuncture � A review  
    BRAVERMAN SE, Primary Care Reports, 1/1/2002
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Integration of Acupuncture into an Army Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic.
    BRAVERMAN SE, Earwood ME, Medical Acupuncture, 1/1/2001
  • Suprascapular Neuropathy After Left Lateral Decubitus Positioning in a Pregnant Woman: Case Report.
    Petri RP, BRAVERMAN SE, Amer J Phys Med Rehabil, 1/1/2000
  • Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Potential Complication of Acupuncture?
    BRAVERMAN SE, Foster LS, Medical Acupuncture, 1/1/1998
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Lectures

  • Acupuncture in an Academic Setting. 
    San Francisco, CA - 1/1/2000
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Cognitive Rehabilitation Description and Benefits. 
    Tacoma, Washington - 1/1/1995
  • Chronic Pain 
    Washington, DC, 1992; Seattle, WA, 1993 - 1/1/1993
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Press Mentions

  • Newsom Discusses Vaccines, Veterans and Skipping Glasgow Climate Change Summit
    Newsom Discusses Vaccines, Veterans and Skipping Glasgow Climate Change SummitNovember 10th, 2021
  • On Memorial Day, Southern California Honors Fallen Service Members and Those on the Front Line of Coronavirus Crisis
    On Memorial Day, Southern California Honors Fallen Service Members and Those on the Front Line of Coronavirus CrisisMay 25th, 2020