Amy E. Rabatin

Amy E. Rabatin, M.D. is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester, Minnesota. She specializes in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine with dual appointments in the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Rabatin is a key specialist at the Mayo Clinic Children's Center, where she focuses on promoting health and wellness for children with and without disabilities.

Dr. Rabatin developed the innovative 'Adaptive Athlete Multidisciplinary Clinic' to provide comprehensive services for children with physical disabilities, supporting their athletic interests and overall wellness. She was also instrumental in establishing the 'Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic,' a collaborative effort between Pediatric PM&R and the Brain Injury Clinic to enhance patient recovery. Her clinical expertise spans pediatric sports medicine, cerebral palsy and developmental medicine, and ultrasound-guided interventions for children.

Dr. Rabatin's research focuses on function, development, and wellness across diverse pediatric populations, with particular emphasis on evidence-based interventions to support children with disabilities. Her work involves multidisciplinary collaboration with Pediatrics, Pediatric Orthopedics, PM&R, and Anesthesia specialists. Her recent publications demonstrate significant contributions to understanding spasticity management, telemedicine applications in rehabilitation, adaptive sports for children with disabilities, and developmental disorders.

Dr. Rabatin has received numerous teaching awards including the 2025 Mayo Fellows' Association Teacher of The Year Award, reflecting her commitment to mentoring PM&R Residents and Fellows through bedside training and daily shadowing opportunities. Her educational background is impressive, with dual Master's degrees from MIT (Mechanical Engineering and Management) and comprehensive medical training at Mayo Clinic followed by specialized fellowships.

• 2025 Mayo Fellows' Association Teacher of The Year Award
• 2022 Minnesota Monthly's Top Doctors, PM&R and Pediatric Sports
• 2021 Teacher of the Year Award in PM&R
• 2019 Mayo Clinic Scholar appointment
• 2018 Best Sports Medicine Fellow Research Paper Award

Dr. Rabatin actively participates in multiple professional organizations including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. She serves on various committees including the PM&R Education Committee and the Adaptive Athlete Multidisciplinary Clinic Vision Committee, demonstrating her leadership in advancing pediatric rehabilitation medicine.