LMT REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine
A 2004 graduate of Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Patel completed his internship at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Then, he completed a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine residency at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine. He served as chief resident in his final year. After residency, he completed an ACGME-accredited Pain Fellowship through the Department of Anesthesia at the University of Chicago Medical Center. He is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine.
Dr. Patel is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, and the International Spine Intervention Society.
His special interests include acute pain management, musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, orthopedic rehabilitation, and interventional spine procedures including epidural steroid injection and radiofrequency ablation.
Dr. Patel is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital in both Royal Oak and Troy. He currently holds the position of Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Musculoskeletal Course at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.
Dr. Patel has office hours for patient care at the Troy office.
Dr. Burlingame completed his undergraduate training at University of Wisconsin receiving a degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. A 2008 graduate of Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Burlingame served an internship and subsequent Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at William Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak where he served as chief resident in his fourth year. He then completed Fellowship in Interventional Spine Medicine and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Michigan State University where he also held the position of Clinical Instructor in the Department of PM&R.
Dr. Burlingame is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and by the American Board of Electrodiagnositc Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and American Osteopathic Association.
Dr. Burlingame is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak and Troy. He currently holds the positions of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program Director at Beaumont - Royal Oak, Electrodiagnositic and Musculoskeletal Medicine Fellowship Director, and Assistant Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. His special interests include acute pain management, interventional spine procedures, musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, orthopedic rehabilitation, and electromyography.
Job Titles:
- FAAPMR
- Member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine
Christine Chamberlain, MD, is Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has also held subspecialty certification in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine and Sports Medicine. Her special interests include but are not limited to geriatric rehabilitation, musculoskeletal medicine, spinal cord injury, spasticity management and pregnancy back and pelvic pain.
A graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Dr.Chamberlain completed a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, where she served as chief resident in her fourth year.
Dr. Chamberlain is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Oakland County Medical School.
Dr. Chamberlain is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital in both Royal Oak and Troy and currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. She is also the rehabilitation consultant at West Bloomfield Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Job Titles:
- FAAPMR
- Member of the American Medical Association
David Spiteri, M.D. is accredited by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He ranked among the top 10% of all examinees in the country participating in the certification process.
A graduate with honors of Magna Cum Laude at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Spiteri completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.
Dr. Spiteri is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Michigan Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Michigan State Medical Society and Association of Academic Physiatrists.
In addition, he has been recognized for his academic achievements by the PHI BETA KAPPA Honor Society, National Dean's List, Golden Key National Honor Society, National Collegiate Natural Sciences Award Mercy College of Detroit, Dean's List Mercy College, Wayne State University Dean's List, and Detroit's Top Docs.
Dr. Spiteri is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital in both Royal Oak and Troy. He currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. He serves as the Rehabilitation Consultant at Shelby Nursing Center.
Dr. Boven is a graduate from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. After finishing medical school, he completed his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at William Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak, where he served as chief resident in his fourth year. He then completed the Michigan State University Interventional Spine and Pain Management Fellowship.
Dr. Boven is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.
In addition to practicing general Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, his special interests include acute pain management, musculoskeletal ultrasound for therapeutic interventions, orthopedic rehabilitation, and interventional spine procedures including epidural steroid injections, sacroiliac joint and facet injections, and radiofrequency ablations.
Dr. Boven is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital in both Royal Oak and Troy.
Job Titles:
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. Angelo Allos, MD, is a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician with a specialization in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine. With a keen attention to detail, Dr. Allos is dedicated to providing his patients with individualized care that is tailored to their unique needs.
Dr. Allos completed his residency at Beaumont Royal Oak in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, where he served as chief resident. Following his residency, he pursued further training in Interventional Spin and Musculoskeletal Medicine through a fellowship program at the University of Michigan. While at the University of Michigan, Dr. Allos also served as a clinical faculty instructor with the PM&R Spine Department, sharing his knowledge and expertise with medical students and residents.
Dr. Allos' expertise includes a wide range of non-surgical interventions, with a focus on neck and back pain, including fluoroscopic-guided injections, musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided procedures, and Electrodiagnositc Medicine (EMG). He also has a strong interest in Regenerative Medicine and stays up-to-date with the latest advances and potentials of pain medicine.
He is passionate about education the next generation of physicians. He has served as a mentor to medical students and residents, and has given numerous presentations and lectures on topics related to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
In addition to our clinical office, Dr. Allos has hospital privileges at William Beaumont Royal Oak and Troy locations.
Job Titles:
- FAAPMR
- Member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine
Dr. Sessa is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. He completed a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.
He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, The Subspecialty Board on Spinal Cord Injury Medicine and Sports Medicine.
His special interests include interventional spine and joint procedures as well as sports medicine. Nationally, he serves annually as an oral examiner for the Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Sessa is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Michigan Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Medical Association, and the American College of Sports Medicine.
He is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak and Troy. He currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Department of Physical Medicine
- FAAPMR
John Maltese, M.D., is a senior parter with LMT Rehabilitation Associates, P.C. Dr. Maltese joined LMT Rehabilitation in 1990 after completing his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at William Beaumont Hospital. He graduated from the Medical College of Ohio in 1986.
Dr. Maltese is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rebabilitation and the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
Dr. Maltese is the Chairman of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at William Beaumont Hospital - Troy. He is also the Medical Director of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Troy Beaumont.
He is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Association of Academic Physiatrists, Oakland County Medical Society, Michigan State Medical Society, Michigan Academy of P.M. & R., American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and the American College of Sports Medicine.
In addition to practicing general Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Maltese has special interests in evaluating and treating Neck and Back Pain, Sports Medicine, EMG/NCV testing, Musculoskeletal Injury, Spinal Injuries, and Geriatric Musculoskeletal Pain and Rehabilitation.
A collegiate athlete himself, he has served as a volunteer team physician for local high school and middle school teams. A native of Steubenville, Ohio, Dr. Maltese and his wife Wendy have three children and three grandchildren.
Dr. Maltese has been honored multiple times as an Hour Detroit Magazine's "Top Doc."
In 2017, Dr. Maltese received "The Distinguished Service Award", the most prestigious award presented by the Beaumont Hospital-Troy Medical Staff.
He is on the medical staffs of William Beaumont Hospital in both Royal Oak and Troy. He currently holds the position of Associate Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.
Julie A. Ferris, M.D., received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at William Beaumont Hospital, where she served as chief resident during her 4 th year of training. Following residency, she completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Brain Injury Medicine at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in Edison, New Jersey.
She is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Medical Association, and the North American Brain Injury Society.
Dr. Ferris has obtained advanced training in the treatment of traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries and spasticity management, including oral medications and botulinum toxin injections. She is also skilled in general rehabilitation, musculoskeletal medicine, management of nerve disorders, and performance of electrodiagnostic studies.
Dr. Ferris currently holds the position of Medical Director of Traumatic Brain Injury at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak and is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak and Troy.
Dr. Grant graduated Wayne State University School of Medicine with top honors and is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak where she was chief resident for one year.
She is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Medical Association, Association of Academic Physiatrists, Michigan Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Michigan State Medical Society and the Oakland County Medical Society.
Recognized by her peers, Dr. Grant has been listed on multiple occasions in Hour Detroit's Annual "Top Docs" edition.
She is on staff at Beaumont Health in Royal Oak and Troy and currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. She is the assistant program director for the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program at Beaumont Health Royal Oak. She is also the Rehabilitation consultant at Woodward Hills Nursing Center in Bloomfield Hills.
Dr.Grant, a lifelong Michigan resident, is married and has two children.
Rajesh Iyer, M.D., has two board certifications: 1. American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2. Brain Injury Medicine.
Dr. Iyer received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He was trained in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. Thereafter, he received an additi onal year of training at The Spine Institute of Cleveland Clinic, completing a fellowship in Spine Medicine.
Dr. Iyer has been on staff at William Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak and Troy since 2006. He also holds the position of Assistant Professor and co-director of the Musculoskeletal Course at Oakland University, William Beaumont School of Medicine. Additionally, he is a rehabilitation consultant at Regency at Shelby Township Nursing Center.
Dr. Iyer is a lifelong Michigan resident, is married, and has five children. He has office hours for patient care at the Wellpointe, Rochester Hills office.
Job Titles:
- FAAPMR
- Member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine
Ronald Taylor, M.D., has three board certifications: 1. American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2. American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. 3. The Subspecialty Board on Spinal Cord Injury Medicine.
Dr. Taylor is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine and did his postgraduate training at Ohio State University in Columbus. He has been on the staff of William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak since 1976.
Dr. Taylor currently holds the following positions at William Beaumont Hospital: 1. Former Chairman of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2. Former Medical Director of the Rehabilitation Unit. 3. Former Member of the Executive Committee at William Beaumont Hospital. 4. Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. 5. Former Chairman of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.
Dr. Taylor is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the Association of Academic Physiatrists, the American Association of Electromyography and Electrodiagnosis, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and serves as the Medical Advisor for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter.
He is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital in both Royal Oak and Troy and is a Full Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.
Raised in Cleveland, OH, Susan Weir, M.D., received degrees from Case Western Reserve University (B.S.) and Northwestern University (M.S.) in Biomedical Engineering. She graduated from the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, OH. She completed a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI where she served as chief resident in her fourth year. She underwent further training in a Musculoskeletal Medicine fellowship at Indiana University, where she also held the position of assistant clinical professor in the Department of PM&R at the IU School of Medicine.
Dr. Weir is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Association of Academic Physiatrists, and the Michigan Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Weir is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak and Troy. She currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. Her special interests include interventional spine and joint procedures as well as Musculoskeletal Medicine.
Job Titles:
- FAAPMR
- Member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine
A 2003 graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine, Dr. Narula served an internship and subsequent Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at William Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak. He then completed Fellowships in electromyography, interventional spine medicine and sports medicine at Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan. He is Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Sports Medicine. He also serves as the Director of Electromyography at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital.
Dr. Narula is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American College of Sports Medicine and American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
His special interests include interventional spine procedures, acute pain management, orthopaedic rehabilitation, sports medicine and electromyography.
Dr. Narula is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital, both Troy and Royal Oak. He currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.