Maria G. Martinez, MD

Specialties

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

Areas of Care:

Location(s):

Languages Spoken:

English
Spanish

Maria Martinez, M.D., grew up with a younger sister who had cerebral palsy, which gave her an interest in the field of pediatric rehabilitation. She witnessed the significant impact her sister's doctors and therapists made on her level of function, and she wanted to have a part in providing that for other families. She is a native Spanish speaker who grew up in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. Serving the Spanish-speaking community has become a priority for her as she aspires to bridge the gaps in medical care that may occur due to language barriers.

Dr. Martinez joined the Shriners Children's Chicago team after completing a pediatric rehabilitation fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. She has experience managing the rehabilitation needs of children with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury/concussion, neuromuscular disorders, oncologic diagnosis, chronic pain and other pediatric onset disabilities.

Dr. Martinez is an avid swimmer and enjoys incorporating aquatic therapy into the treatment plans for her patients.

Pediatric Care

Specialty

Pediatric Rehabilitation and Therapy
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Spine & Spinal Cord
Wound Care & Skin Disorders

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Board Certifications

American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - General

Education and Training

Graduate School|City Colleges of Chicago|Chicago|IL||05/30/2007

Internship|Flushing Hospital Medical Center|Queens|NY||06/30/2015

Fellowship|Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center|Cincinnati|OH||07/01/2020

Academic Positions and Locations

No current Academic Teaching Positions

Leadership and Memberships

2018-Present: Member, ACRM
2017-Present: Member, AACPDM
2015-Present: Member, AAPM&R
2015-Present: Member, AMA

Editorial Positions

2021: Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

Academic Works and Presentations

Lecture: Shriners Children's Grand Rounds - Wound Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach for the Prevention & Optimal Healing of Wounds seen in Pediatric Rehabilitation (12/2020)
Presentation: Psychology Student Didactics - Cerebral Palsy: An Overview (11/2020)
Lecture: Neurology and PM&R Grand Rounds - Heterotopic Ossification: When to Expect it and a Novel Therapy (10/2019)
Lecture: Neurology and PM&R Grand Rounds - Assistive Technology: A look at Augmentative/Alternative Communication and Hi-tech Advances (5/2019)