Dr. Ramakrishna Kosuri

Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as physiatry, focuses on helping patients recover functionality after an illness or injury – for example, a stroke, sports injuries, spinal cord or brain injury, or fibromyalgia. A physical medicine/rehabilitation specialist may use diagnostic tools such as nerve conduction studies (NCS), which measure the nerves’ responses to electrical stimulation, and needle electromyographies (EMGs), which assess the effects of needle electrodes on the muscles. Treatments include physical therapy, medication, orthotics and adaptive devices. Physiatrists may work with physical, occupational and speech therapists. Subspecialties in physical medicine and rehabilitation include pediatrics, neurology and internal medicine.

Dr. Kosuri is board-certified with the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with a subspecialty in pain medicine. He holds active privileges at and the Robinwood Surgical Center in Hagerstown. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and of the Physiatric Academy of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation. Before joining the Robinwood Orthopaedic Specialty Center, Dr. Kosuri was medical director at George Nigh Rehab Center/Oklahoma University of Health Sciences Center in Okmulgee, OK.