Dr. Ellen L. Kitts

Brad Dicianno, MD, is a physiatrist and bioengineer and is certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is the Medical Director of the UPMC Center for Assistive Technology, Director of the UPMC Adult Spina Bifida Clinic, and Medical Director and COO of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories. He also is a Professor, Endowed Research Chair, and Assistant Dean for Medical Student Research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC. Dr. Dicianno’s clinical interests are in the areas of spina bifida and assistive technology. His research interests lie at the intersection of disability, assistive technology, and value-based care. Specifically, he is interested in studying how technologies can improve outcomes for people with disability and improve the delivery of health care and community-based services. He is a member of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Clinician Task Force. View the full list of Dr. Dicianno’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Dicianno is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Moebius Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, and Hydrocele.

Michael Munin, MD, is a physiatrist and is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and electrodiagnostic medicine. He is the EMG co-medical director at UPMC Presbyterian and is a professor and vice chair for strategic planning and program development for PM&R at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, with secondary appointments in the departments of rehabilitation science and technology and otolaryngology. He also directs the spasticity and prosthetic rehabilitation clinics at UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Munin received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, followed by his fellowship at Research Enrichment for Physiatrists. Dr. Munin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Moebius Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Hemiplegia, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Moebius Syndrome, and Leg or Foot Amputation.

John Horton III, MD, is a physiatrist and is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and spinal cord injury medicine. He is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Washington and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Horton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Moebius Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lymphatic Filariasis, Paraplegia, Lymphedema, and Hemiplegia.