Overview
P. Jacob Joseph, M.D., joined the medical staff at TIRR Memorial Hermann after completing his residency at The University of Washington in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in June 2010. He received his medical degree in 2006 at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School and completed internship and residency at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Joseph is an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. As an attending physician at TIRR Memorial Hermann, Dr. Joseph’s primary focus is on caring for patients recovering from traumatic brain injury and neurotrauma. His clinical and research interests include spasticity management and electrodiagnostic medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Association of Academic Physiatrists. Services Provided by Dr. Joseph Traumatic brain injury Dual diagnosis injuries – Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Stroke care Aneurysm care Brain tumor Anoxic brain injury Electrodiagnostic medicine Spasticity management.
Dr. Joseph is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Susac Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.
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"Dr. Gerard Francisco, MD is the Chief Medical Officer at TIRR Memorial Hermann and Professor and Chairman of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Dr. Francisco is one of the nation's leading physicians in the field of brain injury and stroke rehabilitation and spasticity management. A frequent lecturer nationally and internationally, he is currently conducting research on the use of botulinum toxin and intrathecal baclofen for the treatment of spasticity, along with the use of robots to facilitate recovery after a stroke or spinal cord injury. Dr. Francisco is a Principal investigator in an R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Francisco is chairman and clinical professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston and adjunct professor at Baylor College of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of the Philippines and completed his internship at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. His residency in PM&R was at the University of Medicine and Dentistry-New Jersey Medical School, where he was chief resident. Dr. Francisco completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Brain Injury Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine. Before joining the Brain Injury Program at TIRR Memorial Hermann in 1997, he served as director of the Brain Injury Program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and assistant professor in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Francisco was named Distinguished Educator Professor by University of Texas Medical School at Houston ""Academy of Master Educators"" in 2012 and inducted as a member of the University of Texas Academy of Health Science Education (2013). Dr. Francisco was elected to ""Best Doctors in America"" for 2007-2008 by his peers. From 2001-2012, he has been listed in ""Best Doctors in America"" by U.S. World & News Report. In 2013, he was nominated by his peers to Houstonia Magazine's list of Top Doctors. Services Provided by Dr. Francisco Comprehensive spasticity management, including: Botulinum toxin injection Phenol neurolysis Intrathecal baclofen pumps Outpatient management of persons who have sustained: Stroke Brain Injury". Dr. Francisco is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Hemiplegia, Stroke, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Francisco is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Prathap J. Joseph
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Prathap J. Joseph?
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Is Dr. Prathap J. Joseph a top-rated expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Prathap J. Joseph is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma, 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. Prathap J. Joseph specialize in?
While Dr. Prathap J. Joseph is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Susac Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.
Does Dr. Prathap J. Joseph participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Prathap J. Joseph has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Prathap J. Joseph's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Prathap J. Joseph accept my insurance?
Dr. Prathap J. Joseph accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-704-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Joseph isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Joseph isAdvanced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- Miller-Fisher SyndromeDr. Joseph isAdvanced. Learn about Miller-Fisher Syndrome.
- StrokeDr. Joseph isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Joseph isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Susac SyndromeDr. Joseph isAdvanced. Learn about Susac Syndrome.
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- Acute PainDr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
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- DysarthriaDr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- HemiplegiaDr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Neurogenic BowelDr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Neurogenic Bowel.
- ParaplegiaDr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Paraplegia.
- Post Polio SyndromeDr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Post Polio Syndrome.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.