Overview
Dr. DiPonio attended undergraduate and medical school at the University of Michigan, and completed her residency training in PM&R at the University of Michigan in 1999. She is board certified in PM&R, Spinal Cord Injury medicine, and Electrodiagnostic medicine. She also holds a teaching appointment at the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. DiPonio’s research interests include functional electrical stimulation systems and quality of life in spinal cord injury patients, as well as medical education pedagogy. Her clinical responsibilities include the inpatient rehabilitation consult service, as well as an outpatient practice focusing on the rehabilitation of spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, spasticity and other neurologic conditions. She currently serves as the Chief of the Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders service at the Ann Arbor Veterans Hospital.
Dr. Diponio is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction and Neurogenic Bowel.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 2 Room F2597, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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.
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Dr. Eckner is the Director of Clinical Research at Michigan NeuroSport. He works with the sports medicine programs at the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, and the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. His primary area of research interest is mild traumatic brain injury in athletes. His research addresses concussion assessment using a simple clinical test of reaction time; the neck’s role in concussion susceptibility and the potential role for neck strengthening as an intervention to reduce an athlete’s concussion risk; concussion biomechanics using body-worn impact sensors; and assessment of the short- and long-term effects of concussion and sport-associated head trauma on an athlete’s neurocognitive health. His current research funding includes a K23 Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health, as well as research grants from the National Collegiate Athletic Association, US Department of Defense, University of Michigan Injury Center, and Foundation for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Eckner is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury.
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Dr. Schmidt attended medical school at Michigan State University, and completed her residency training in PM&R at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where she also served as chief resident. Dr. Schmidt's clinical responsibilities include outpatient practice focusing on transition into adulthood for pediatric patients with disabilities, cerebral palsy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other neuromuscular conditions. Dr. Schmidt is highly rated in 49 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Dysferlinopathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lisa A. Diponio
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lisa A. Diponio?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lisa A. Diponio by calling their office at 734-936-7184. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lisa A. Diponio a top-rated expert for Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lisa A. Diponio is classified as an Advanced expert for Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Lisa A. Diponio specialize in?
While Dr. Lisa A. Diponio is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Neurogenic Bowel. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.
Does Dr. Lisa A. Diponio participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lisa A. Diponio has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction. You can view a list of Dr. Lisa A. Diponio's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lisa A. Diponio accept my insurance?
Dr. Lisa A. Diponio accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and McLaren Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-936-7184 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distal Median Nerve DysfunctionDr. Diponio isAdvanced. Learn about Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.
- Neurogenic BowelDr. Diponio isAdvanced. Learn about Neurogenic Bowel.