Derek Dixon

Derek Dixon serves as an Assistant Professor within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Kentucky, with clinical practice based at Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital (2050 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40504).

His clinical and research expertise centers on rehabilitation medicine, specifically:

• Brain injury rehabilitation
• Spinal cord injury management
• Musculoskeletal disorder treatment
• Neurological recovery protocols
• Physical medicine interventions
• Long-term rehabilitation strategies

Dr. Dixon actively participates in the institution's Brain Injury Fellowship Program and contributes to residency training within the department, focusing on translating clinical research into advanced rehabilitation practices for complex neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.