Physiatrists & Care Team
The pediatric rehabilitation program has several expert care teams that have been exclusively developed to meet each child’s special care needs, whether they are inpatients (hospitalized) or outpatients and are receiving follow-up care.
Rehabilitation Clinic Care Team
Board-Certified Pediatric Physiatrist
A pediatric physiatrist is a specialized pediatric doctor of rehabilitation medicine who specializes in the comprehensive management of patients with impairments and disabilities arising from neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and vascular disorders.
- Amy Cassedy, MD
Board-certified physiatrist and CCS paneled
Additonal Members of the Rehabilitation Clinic Care Team
- Physical Therapists
Physical therapists are health care professionals concerned with prevention, treatment and management of movement disorders arising from conditions and diseases occurring throughout the child’s growth. PTs work to help a child reach their highest level of physical function. - Speech Language Pathologist/Therapist
Speech therapists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing and word fluency. - Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapists assess functioning in activities of everyday living, including dressing, bathing, grooming and writing, that are essential for independent living. - Recreational Therapist
Recreational therapists provide rehabilitation therapy through focusing on the child’s leisure time and providing a wide range of play and recreation opportunities.
Hypertonicity Care Team
Board-Certified Pediatric Physiatrists
A pediatric physiatrist is a specialized pediatric doctor of rehabilitation medicine who specializes in the comprehensive management of patients with impairments and disabilities arising from neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and vascular disorders.
- Kimberly BeDell, M.D., medical director, pediatric rehabilitation
Board-certified physiatrist and CCS paneled - Amy Cassedy, M.D.
Board-certified physiatrist and CCS paneled
Additional Members of the Hypertonicity Care Team
- Nurse Practitioner
A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with special training for providing primary health care, including many tasks customarily performed by a physician. - Clinical Nurse Specialist
A clinical nurse specialist is responsible for arranging authorizations for procedures, appointments, special tests and studies and communication among the child, family, school, primary care physician, team and others involved in the care of the child. The nurse specialist also assists the child and family in obtaining medical supplies, laboratory appointments and other care as needed. - Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapists assess functioning in activities of everyday living, including dressing, bathing, grooming and writing, that are essential for independent living. - Physical Therapist
Physical therapists are health care professionals concerned with prevention, treatment and management of movement disorders arising from conditions and diseases occurring throughout the child’s growth. PTs work to help a child reach their highest level of physical function. - Clinical Social Worker
Social workers help provide referrals to a broad range of community based agencies and organizations to assist the child and family in obtaining supportive care and assistance. The social worker also is available to provide crisis counseling, individual and family counseling.
Spina Bifida Care Team
The Spina Bifida Care team consists of the primary CORE team and includes pediatric sub-specialties in orthopedics, neurosurgery and urology.
Spina Bifida CORE Team
Board-Certified Pediatric Physiatrist
A pediatric physiatrist is a specialized pediatric doctor of rehabilitation medicine who specializes in the comprehensive management of patients with impairments and disabilities arising from neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and vascular disorders.
- Amy Cassedy, M.D.
Board-certified physiatrist and CCS paneled
Additional Members of the Spinia Bifida Core Team
- Nurse Practitioner
A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with special training for providing primary health care, including many tasks customarily performed by a physician. - Clinical Social Worker
Social workers help provide referrals to a broad range of community based agencies and organizations to assist the child and family in obtaining supportive care and assistance. The social worker also is available to provide crisis counseling, individual and family counseling. - Occupational therapists assess functioning in activities of everyday living, including dressing, bathing, grooming and writing, that are essential for independent living.
- Physical Therapist
Physical therapists are health care professionals concerned with prevention, treatment and management of movement disorders arising from conditions and diseases occurring throughout the child’s growth. PTs work to help a child reach their highest level of physical function. - Registered Dietitian
Registered dietitians assist children and families in obtaining special equipment and supplies relative to special dietary needs and coordinates with the school and other outside agencies to facilitate optimal regulation and management.
Full-Consultation Spina Bifida Care Team Members
- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon – Torin Cunningham, M.D., medical director, Pediatric Orthopedics
A physician who specializes in surgery of the muscles, bones, joints and related structures
in children. - Pediatric Neurosurgeon – Ramin Javahery, M.D.
A surgeon who specializes in surgery on the brain, nerves, spinal cord and nervous system
in children. - Pediatric Urologist – Michael Norris, M.D.
A specialist in urology that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the urinary tract or the urogenital system in children. - Orthotist
A trained specialist who prescribes and fits special shoes and orthoses.
Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach
2801 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 933-5437
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