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Lester S. Duplechan, M.D.

  1. Physiatrist

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Lester S. Duplechan, M.D., RMSK, is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Pain Medicine.

Dr. Duplechan is the former Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Fellowship Director in Musculoskeletal Medicine and Spine Fellowship, Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Duplechan attended UCLA/Charles Drew School of Medicine and completed residency in PM&R at Emory University School of Medicine, serving as Chief Resident.

Special Interests: Spasticity management, musculoskeletal/ sports medicine, interventional and conservative spine care, EMG, peripheral nerve injuries, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular ultrasound.

  • Musculoskeletal Medicine, including treatment of joint, tendon, and muscle disorders
  • Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Sonography
  • Neuromuscular Ultrasound
  • Conservative Spine
  • Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  • Spasticity
  1. 1994
    Residency - Rehabilitation MedicineEmory University School of Medicine
  2. 1994
    Chief ResidentDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University
  3. 1991
    Internship - Transitional MedicineKaiser Permanente Medical Center
  4. 1990
    MDCharles Drew School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles
  5. 1988
    Fellowship - Primary CareCommissioned Officer Student Training Extern Program (COSTEP)
  6. 1986
    BA - Cell and Molecular BiologyCalifornia State University

Certifications

  1. 2019
    Neuromusculoskeletal MedicineAmerican Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  2. 2017
    Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in RheumatologyAlliance for Physician Certification & Advancement
  3. 2000
    Pain MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  4. 1996
    Electrodiagnostic MedicineAmerican Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  5. 1995
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 2020
    RecipientBeta Chapter (Ohio), Alpha Omega Alpha
  2. 2014
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
  3. 2012
    Top DoctorCincinnati Magazine
  4. 2010
    Top DoctorCincinnati Magazine
  5. 2009
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
  6. 1999
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
  7. 1998
    Lester S. Duplechan, MD Annual Mentorship Award: Initial Recipient of Annual Residency Mentorship AwardDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University
  8. 1997
    Mentored ClinicianRehabilitation Research Mentoring Program, Department of Veterans Affairs, Salt Lake City Regional Education Center
  9. 1997
    Robert L. Bennett, MD, Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award -Teacher of the YearDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University
  10. 1994
    Mieczslaw Peszczynski Award of Excellence - Outstanding Resident AwardDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - 2026
    Member at LargeBoard of Governors, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  2. 2024 - 2026
    ChairWorkshop Committee, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  3. 2024 - 2026
    MemberWorkshop Committee, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  4. 2023 - 2025
    MemberAwards Committee, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  5. 2023 - 2025
    MemberAwards Committee, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  6. 2022 - 2025
    MemberNeuromuscular Ultrasound Exam Committee, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  7. 2021 - 2024
    Founding MemberDiversity and Community Engagement Committee, Association of Academic Physiatrists
  8. 2021 - present
    MemberAdvancing Inclusion in Medical Education Committee (AIME), University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
  9. 2020 - 2025
    MemberFinance Committee, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  10. 2019
    DelegateAfrican American Subsection, Assembly of Delegates, AAPMR Annual Assembly
  11. 2019 - 2024
    MemberWorkshop Committee, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  12. 2019 - present
    Founding MemberNeurology and Rehab, DEI Committee, Equity Alliance
  13. 2019 - present
    Board MemberFaculty Advisory Board, Black Men in Medicine Cincinnati
  14. 2018
    DelegateOhio State Medical Association
  15. 2018 - present
    MemberPOCUS Ultrasound Committee, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
  16. 2016 - 2021
    MemberMembership Committee, Association of Academic Physiatrists
  17. 2016 - 2019
    MemberUltrasound Committee, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  18. 2016 - 2018
    MemberMembership Committee, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  19. 2016 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute
  20. 2016 - present
    MemberAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
  21. 2000 - 2003
    MemberTraining Program Committee, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  22. 2000
    Item WriterABPMR Recertification Examination, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  23. 1999
    ChairPercutaneous Vertebroplasty Ad-Hoc Credentialing Committee, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
  24. 1999
    MemberGraduate Medical Education Committee, University of Cincinnati
  25. 1999
    ChairAcademic Committee, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
  26. 1996 - 1998
    MemberResidency Research Project Review Committee, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University
  27. 1996 - 1998
    MemberTeaching Committee, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University
  28. 1994
    MemberResearch Task Force Committee, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University
  29. 1994 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  30. 1992 - 1994
    MemberGraduate Medical Education Committee, Emory University School of Medicine
  31. 1992 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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