Justin Riutta

Justin Riutta, M.D. serves as Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Associate Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, where he is nationally recognized for leadership in Cancer Rehabilitation. He also functions as Physician Lead for Rehabilitation Services at Beaumont Health with operational oversight across clinical programs.

Education:

• Medical Degree: Wayne State University (1999)
• Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Royal Oak Beaumont
• Fellowship: Cancer Rehabilitation, University of Pennsylvania
• MBA: University of Massachusetts (completed May 2023)

Research Focus: Dr. Riutta specializes in advancing Cancer Rehabilitation protocols, particularly for lymphedema and breast cancer survivors. His clinical scholarship establishes foundational frameworks in rehabilitation oncology through textbook authorship and subspecialty leadership as former President of the PM&R Cancer Rehabilitation group.

Teaching Excellence:

• Top Educator in PM&R Department (2008, 2012, 2013)
• Best Clinical Science Instructor for Musculoskeletal System (OUWB, 2013)

Educational Leadership: As former Residency Program Director (2011-2020) and architect of OUWB's M2 Musculoskeletal Course (2010-2018), he has shaped curriculum for generations of physicians while maintaining active roles in current medical education. His Beaumont Physician Leadership Academy certification (2016) informs administrative contributions to Patient Safety and Compliance committees at the health system level.

Operational Impact: Directing Rehabilitation Services since 2017, he integrates clinical, educational, and quality initiatives across Beaumont Health with board-level committee participation.