Alan P. Alfano, M.D.
Faculty Rank: Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery
Primary Department: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Other Appointments: Medical Director, UVa-HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital; Medical Director, Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, UVa PM&R; Director, Disability Services, UVa
PM&R; Director, Quality Improvement, UVa PM&R
M.D. Degree: Jefferson Medical College 1988
Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Nassau County Medical Center
Certifications: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1993; Electrodiagnostic Medicine, 1996
Clinical Interests: Spinal Cord Injury, Spasticity Management, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Acupuncture, and Disability Medicine
Research Interests: Spinal Cord Injury, Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Email Address: PhysicalMed&Rehab@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu
Publications
Modern Medicine Finds Useful Tool in Ancient Practice
The Way to Make a Point About Pain
Acupuncture Presents an Alternative Option for Pain
PM&R Acupuncture Service
Disability Evaluation Services
New Medical Consulting Service Covers Medical and Legal Issues
Spine and Sports Care
Magnets May, or May Not, Ease Pain