Carley N Sauter

Dr. Carley N Sauter is an Associate Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a focus on spinal conditions. She is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital and the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin SpineCare Program, a transdisciplinary initiative integrating rehabilitation professionals, physiatrists, spinal surgeons, and interventionalists. Her clinical expertise spans musculoskeletal rehabilitation, electrodiagnostic medicine, and spine care, with a patient-centered approach emphasizing active treatment plans through communication and education.

Education and training include a Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin (2007), residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2011) with Chief Resident distinction, and an Advanced Fellowship in Psychiatric Research and Neurosciences (2012). Her research bridges clinical practice and education, addressing topics like disability-inclusive curricula, virtual medical training, and healthcare equity. She advocates for systemic changes to better serve patients with disabilities through medical education reform and policy advocacy.

Her work spans spinal rehabilitation outcomes, public health interventions (e.g., seatbelt usage studies), and foundational research in stem cell biology. She contributes to academic discourse through peer-reviewed publications and collaborates across disciplines to advance rehabilitation science and equitable healthcare practices.