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Walter Sussman, DO, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Wellesley Hills, MA

WalterSussmanDOCertified ImPACT Consultant, RMSK, CAQSM

Physical Medicine/Rehab Wellesley Hills, MA

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Physician

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  • Office

    20 Walnut St
    Suite 14
    Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
    Phone+1 781-591-7855
    Fax+1 781-591-7854

Summary

  • I am a board certified fellowship trained non-operative sports medicine physician. I competed my physiatrist and fellowship training at Emory University. I have additional training musculoskeletal ultrasound, regenerative medicine (platelet rich plasma, autologous stem cell), Tenex percutaneous needle tenotomy, and concussion management.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation), 2015 - 2016
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2012 - 2015
  • St Vincent Hospital
    St Vincent HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2012
  • University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
    University of New England College of Osteopathic MedicineFellowship, Anatomy and OMT, 2010 - 2011
  • University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
    University of New England College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2010
  • Colgate University
    Colgate UniversityB.A., Political Science, 2000 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State License 2016 - 2026
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State License 2021 - 2022
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State License 2015 - 2016
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Chief Resident Emory University, 2014-2015
  • Mieczyslaw Peszczynski, M.D. Award, Outstanding Resident in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Medicine Emory University, 2015
  • PM&R Resident of the Year Emory University, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Validity of Indirect Ultrasound Findings in Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Ruptures  
    Carmen Brigham, Walter I Sussman, Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
  • Review of Krogh et al AJSM: Platelet-rich plasma, saline or glucocorticoid injection for chronic lateral epicondylitis  
    Sussman WI, Mautner K, Sports Review Journal, 1/1/2015

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • An Offensive Lineman with Chronic Knee Pain
    Park D, Sussman WI, AMSSM Annual Assembly, Atlanta GA, 3/21/2020
  • Assessing the Relationship Between DIII Collegiate Athletic Training Departments and Strength & Conditioning Departments
    Park D, Elmore C, Sussman WI, AMSSM Annual Assembly, Atlanta GA, 3/21/2020
  • Treatment of Chronic Foot Interossei Tendinopathy with Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Case Report
    Kuo D, Sussman WI, AAPM&R Annual Assembly, San Antonio TX, 11/14/2019
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Lectures

  • The Pre-Participation Examination 
    Atlanta, GA - 1/31/2016
  • The Intra-Articular Ultrasound Examination 
    Atlanta, GA - 1/29/2016
  • The Needs of the Athlete with Disability. 
    Atlanta, GA - 1/26/2016
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Press Mentions

  • This Week’s Books in Medicine
    This Week’s Books in MedicineJuly 20th, 2021
  • Developing a Comprehensive Longitudinal Musculoskeletal Curriculum: OSCE, Cadavers, and Ultrasound
    Developing a Comprehensive Longitudinal Musculoskeletal Curriculum: OSCE, Cadavers, and UltrasoundOctober 4th, 2016
  • Non-surgical Alternatives to Chronic Tendon Pain
    Non-surgical Alternatives to Chronic Tendon PainMarch 13th, 2021