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Elizabeth Chan, MD serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and works as a pediatric rehabilitation attending at Shirley Ryan Abilitylab. Her clinical practice spans acute care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary settings, and Burr Ridge day rehabilitation programs.
Her educational background includes:
- Medical Degree: Wayne State University School of Medicine
- Residency: NYU School of Medicine/Rusk Rehabilitation (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
- Fellowship: Northwestern McGaw Medical Center/Shirley Ryan Abilitylab (Pediatric Rehabilitation)
Dr. Chan specializes in spasticity management, gait disorders, and early cerebral palsy detection, with particular focus on musculoskeletal disorders in children and youth para/adaptive athletics. Her clinical philosophy emphasizes community re-integration as integral to patient care, while her global health interests connect with medical education initiatives. She actively contributes to the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health's Center for Global Health Education.
Her recent publications reveal dual expertise in pediatric neurorehabilitation and biomechanics. The 2021 cerebral palsy study pioneers health literacy frameworks for shared decision-making, while the 2018 biomechanics research innovates trunk control assessment methods. Both works demonstrate her commitment to translating clinical observations into measurable rehabilitation science.
Dr. Chan maintains active clinical roles across multiple settings while participating in global health education initiatives through Northwestern's affiliated institutes. Her work with multidisciplinary clinics reflects integration of diverse specialties to address complex pediatric rehabilitation needs.
