Dr. Cindy B. Ivanhoe, MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1333 Moursund St #d110 Houston TX, 77030Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Cindy Ivanhoe is a physiatrist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Ivanhoe is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Ivanhoe focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Ivanhoe can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Sarah Lawrence College Bachelor of Arts Degree 0
Autonomous University of Guadalajara MD 1984
Fifth Pathway New York Medical College, New Rochelle Hospital and Medical Center post-graduate training 0
Board Certification
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Professor Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, McGovern Medical Scho The University of Texas Health Science Center -
- Director SPASM (Spasticity and Associated Syndromes of Movement). TIRR Memorial Hermann 2019 - Present
- Adjunct Professor Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center 2017 - 2019
- Professor Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Baylor College of Medicine 2015 - 2018
- Associate Professor Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Baylor College of Medicine 2005 - 2015
- Adjunct Associate Professor Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Texas–Houston Health Science Center 2007 - 2016
- Assistant Professor Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Baylor College of Medicine 1993 - 2003
- Adjunct Assistant Professor Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Texas – Houston Health Science Center 1993 - 2003
- Director, Brain Injury and Stroke Program The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR) 1996 - 2007
- Co-Director of Brain Injury Program The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR) 1993 - 1996
- Instructor Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Baylor College of Medicine 1992 - 1993
- Attending Physician Brain Injury and Stroke Program TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital 1993 - Present
- Chief Medical Officer Mentis NeuroRehabilitation 2007 - 2017
- Medical Director Mentis Houston 2007 - 2012
- Medical Director NeuroRehabilitation Specialists 2007 - 2018
- Consulting Physician Methodist Hospital Houston 2009 - 2011
- Medical Director Mentis 2007 - 2012
Awards
- Top Doctors in Houston (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) Year Houstonia magazine. 2023, 2024
- UTHealth John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Distinguished Faculty Award for Clinical Science 2023 the Women Faculty Forum, University of Texas-McGovern Medical School
- Sheldon Berrol, M.D. Clinical Service Award 2021 Brain Injury Association of America BIAA
- Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching 2021 McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- Physician of the Year 2020 TIRR Memorial Hermann
- Named amongst Top 25 women in Healthcare Houston 2019
- Humanitarian Award 2018 Brain Injury Alliance of Texas October
- CNS Council Service Award 2017 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Denver Colorado Convention Center
- Keynote Speaker 2017 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Alliance of Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston
- Distinguished Clinician Award 2016 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting New Orleans
- Distinguished Alumnus Award 2016 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Alliance of Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- Fulbright-Jaworski Award for Teaching and Evaluation 2015 Baylor College of Medicine
- Clinical Excellence Award 2014 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Alliance of Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Health Science Center
- Best Doctors Year US New and World Report, 2009-Present
- Consumer Research Council Top Doctors 2009-present Year
- Best Doctors in America Year Best Doctors, Inc. 2007-present
- Marquis Who’s Who 2012
- Elizabeth and Sidney Licht Award 2007 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
- Roy H. Cullen Award Quality of Life Award Year Houston Area Parkinson’s Society
- R. Edward Carter, Jr., M.D., Clinical Achievement Award for Continuing Contributions and Accomplishments 2004 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Alliance of Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Health Science Center
- Lifetime Achievement Award 2002 Injury Association of Texas Austin
- R. Edward Carter, Jr., M.D. Clinical Achievement Award for Continuing Contributions and Accomplishments 2001 University of Texas Health Science Center
- Annual Ursula Krusen Award for Best Research Paper 2001 The Texas Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Cum Laude Award – Poster Presentation 2001 American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) Symposium 39th Annual Meeting
- Professional Contribution Award 2000 Injury Association of Texas Austin
- Distinguished Service, Chief Resident 1991 University of Illinois College of Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Second Prize – Poster Presentation 1992 Rehabilitation Management of the Acutely Injured Pregnant Quadriplegic Patient Annual American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Meeting
Treatments
- Cerebral Palsy
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Abnormal Gait
Professional Memberships
- REELAbilities Sponsor
- ReelAbilities
- Houston Area, Parkinson’s Society
- Pharmacy and Therapeutics TIRR
- Harris County Medical Society
- Mentis Neuro Health
- TOXINS
- Brain Injury Association America
- Brain Injury Association of Texas
- International Neurotoxin Association
- American Leadership Forum (ALF) Senior Fellow Class L
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
- Association of Academic Physiatrists and ISPRM
- Movement Disorders Society
- International Toxin Association
- TOXINS 2019-2025
- International Neurotoxin Association
- International Brain Injury Association (IBIA)
Fellowships
- Baylor College of Medicine Brain injury
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Ivanhoe Foundation - Non-profit supporting educational events that expand understanding of neurologic disability - 2010-present
- High Performance Network, LLC Houston, Texas - Non-profit
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