Richard Zorowitz, Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Richard Zorowitz

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

102 Irving Street NW Washington DC, 20010
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Dr. Richard Zorowitz is a physiatrist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Zorowitz is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Zorowitz 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. Zorowitz 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

Tulane University MD 1985

Northwestern University BS 1981

Board Certification

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

Provider Details

Male English
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Richard Zorowitz's Expert Contributions
  • Is physiotherapy good for back pain?

    Yes. If pain is limited to the back itself, physiotherapy usually is the first line of treatment in back pain. If the pain radiates to an arm or leg, or you have a history of cancer or other condition, you should check with your provider. READ MORE

  • Can a stroke patient recover from paralysis?

    While most recovery from a stroke occurs over the first months, recovery can occur more slowly over months or years, and rehabilitation is a lifelong endeavor. However, recovery can stop at any point along the way, so it is difficult to understand how far an individual stroke survivor will recover. Since no stroke survivor's recovery course is exactly the same as another's, one cannot or should not compare themselves with another stroke survivor. In any case, it is important to remain engaged in your recovery so that you do not lose any of the gains that you have made. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Stroke RehabilitationNeurorehabilitationSpasticity

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine Georgetown University School of Medicine 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • PCPI Foundation  
  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation  
  • American Medical Association  
  • American Heart Association  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • American Stroke Association

Areas of research

Stroke Rehabilitation

Spasticity

Richard Zorowitz's Practice location

MedStar National Rehabilitation Network

102 Irving Street NW -
Washington, DC 20010
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