Christina M. Kwasnica
Experienced in Spinal Stenosis

Dr. Christina M. Kwasnica

Physiatry
CommonSpirit Health
SJHMC Transplant Center
500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 300, 
Phoenix, AZ 
Accepting New Patients
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Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
CommonSpirit Health
SJHMC Transplant Center
500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 300, 
Phoenix, AZ 
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Overview

Dr. Kwasnica believes patients with TBI benefit from the team approach to rehabilitation.  Wether it be physical or cognitive issues, she uses the multitude of resources Barrow has to maximize patient function.

Dr. Kwasnica is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Moebius Syndrome.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
MD, Feinberg School Of Medicine, Northwestern University - 1995
Residency
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Northwestern University - 1995,1999
Specialties
Physiatry
Licenses
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in AZ
Board Certifications
Physical Med & Rehab (Sub: Brain Injury Medicine)
Physical Med & Rehab (Sub: Pediatric Rehab Med)
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Hospital Affiliations
Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

SJHMC Transplant Center
500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Call: 602-406-8000

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


4 Total Publications

Effect of robotic-assisted gait training on functional independence measure scores in patients with acquired brain injury: retrospective study.
Effect of robotic-assisted gait training on functional independence measure scores in patients with acquired brain injury: retrospective study.
Journal: Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences
Published: February 11, 2025
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