Alex C Donaghy

Alex C Donaghy serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan Medical School, where he actively contributes to clinical education and amputation medicine. His expertise spans the entire continuum of limb loss care, from pre-amputation counseling to lifelong prosthetic rehabilitation, with demonstrated commitment to mentoring medical trainees.

His educational pathway includes:

• MD from University of Michigan Medical School (2014)
• BS in Biomedical Science with Art minor from Central Michigan University (2010)
• Transitional Year Internship at Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners (2015)
• PM&R Residency at University of Washington (2018)
• Senior Fellowship in Amputation Medicine at VA Puget Sound Health Care System (2019)

Dr. Donaghy's research centers on optimizing rehabilitation outcomes for amputees through evidence-based protocols addressing pain management, functional restoration, and psychosocial adaptation. His work emphasizes practical clinical applications across both upper and lower extremity limb loss, with particular focus on prosthetic technologies and rehabilitation engineering solutions for diverse patient populations.

Analysis of his 2023-2024 publications reveals consistent thematic focus on clinical rehabilitation frameworks, with increasing sophistication from case reports to comprehensive care models. His work bridges vascular medicine, sports rehabilitation, and prosthetic science, demonstrating interdisciplinary integration while maintaining core focus on physiatrist-led rehabilitation pathways.

Professional recognition includes:

• Senior Fellowship in Amputation Medicine at VA Puget Sound Health Care System (2019)

Dr. Donaghy actively mentors medical students and residents through structured lectures and clinical supervision. While specific grant funding isn't documented, his clinical and academic activities are institutionally supported through University of Michigan and VA Puget Sound affiliations. His educational contributions include developing case-based curricula for gait analysis and prosthetic rehabilitation.

He operates within multidisciplinary teams at University of Michigan and VA Puget Sound, collaborating with surgeons, prosthetists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists to deliver integrated amputation care. His clinical environment emphasizes translational research where rehabilitation protocols directly inform prosthetic design and pain management strategies.