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Ronald K. Reeves, M.D.

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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Ronald K. Reeves, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has Teaching/Examining Privileges in Clinical & Translational Science. His expertise is extremely valued as he serves the patients of the Inpatient Rehabilitation and Spinal Cord Injury Practices.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Reeves is an integral part expanding the science through several methods. He participates in the PM&R Resident and Fellowship teaching program where he provides daily, individualized instruction in his areas of expertise. A lengthy mentorship record, Dr. Reeves has assisted many Residents and Fellows as they begin their careers as Physiatrists, and has even received the "Teacher of the Year Award" and "Excellence in Teaching" Recognition.

Dr. Reeves also travels across the United States and the world to speak on subjects such as intrathecal baclofen pumps for spasticity management, cancer related myelopathy rehabilitation, and innovative approaches in management of the non-traumatic spinal cord injury. His research grants, including on spinal cord injury and stem cell treatment for paralysis, are directly linked to the excellent care he has for his patients.

  1. Cervical myelopathy
  2. Cervical spondylotic myelopathy
  3. Demyelinating neuropathy
  4. Diaphragm paralysis
  5. Guillain Barre syndrome
  6. Inflammatory myopathy
  7. Multiple sclerosis
  8. Myelopathy
  9. Myopathy
  10. Neurogenic bladder dysfunction
  11. Neurogenic bowel dysfunction
  12. Neuromuscular disorder
  13. Neuropathy
  14. Paraplegia
  15. Quadriparesis
  16. Quadriplegia
  17. Spasticity
  18. Spinal cord injury
  1. Diaphragm pacing
  2. Inpatient rehabilitation
  3. Intrathecal baclofen therapy
  4. Neurological rehabilitation
  5. Spasticity management for spinal cord injury
  6. Spinal cord rehabilitation
  • Diaphragm pacing for Spinal cord injury
  • Central disorders of respiratory control such as Ondine's Curse
  • Neuroprostheses in spinal cord injury
  • Intrathecal baclofen spasticity management
  • Tetraplegic Upper Extremity Functional Restoration
  • Spinal cord injury complication prevention and treatment
  1. 1998
    ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1998
    Resident - Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1995
    ResidentPreliminary Internal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1995
    Internship - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1994
    MDMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 1988
    BA - Biology and PsychologyBrandeis University

Certifications

  1. 2001
    Spinal Cord Injury MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  2. 1999
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 2025
    Fellow of the American Spinal Injury AssociationAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  2. 2023
    Jayanthi Award LectureAcademy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals
  3. 2019
    Distinguished Service AwardAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  4. 2017
    Lifetime Achievement AwardIndian Spinal Injury Association
  5. 2014
    Teacher of the Year, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Mayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  6. 2013
    Silver Award from the 2013 20th Annual National Health Information for "Diaphragm Pacing"National Health Information Awards, Health Information Resource Center (HIRC)
  7. 2012
    Merit Award from the 2012 19th Annual National Health Information for "Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for Neurological Conditions"National Health Information Awards, Health Information Resource Center (HIRC)
  8. 2009
    Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors in America
  9. 2005
    Mayo Individual Award for Service Excellence, Quarter 1 2005Mayo Clinic
  10. 2003
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  11. 2003
    Clinical Practice Innovation-10 AwardMayo Clinic
  12. 2002
    Physician's Recognition AwardAmerican Medical Association
  13. 2000
    Annual Meeting Best Poster AwardAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  14. 2000
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  15. 1997
    Mayo Brothers Distinguished FellowshipMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  16. 1997
    Mayo Brothers Distinguished FellowshipMayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine
  17. 1997
    Best Poster Awards: Second and Third PlaceAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  18. 1991
    Research FellowshipLupus Society of America, Minnesota Chapter
  19. 1991
    Dr. Alfred and Rita Godward ScholarshipMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  20. 1988
    Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor SocietyBrandeis University
  21. 1984
    Cum Laude with Highest Honors for thesis work in Biology. Brandeis University

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    ChairEducation Committee, International Spinal Cord Society
  2. 2013 - 2019
    Board DirectorAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  3. 2013 - 2014
    Section EditorInternational Spinal Cord Society
  4. 2012 - 2015
    Member(Canadian) Translational Research Advisory Board, Rick Hansen Institute
  5. 2012 - 2015
    MemberInternational Standards for the Classification of Spinal Cord Injury Documentation Software Advisory Board, Rick Hansen Institute
  6. 2011 - 2016
    Member - Advisory CouncilRick Hansen Institute
  7. 2011 - 2015
    MemberEditorial Committee, International Spinal Cord Society
  8. 2011 - 2014
    ChairEducation Committee, American Spinal Injury Association
  9. 2011
    ContributorDiaphragm Pacing Patient Education Pamphlet - MC6949, Barbara Woodward Lips Patient Education Center
  10. 2011 - present
    MemberMarketing Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  11. 2011 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, International Spinal Cord Society
  12. 2010 - 2013
    Committee MemberInternational Spinal Cord Society eLearnSCI.org Webside Development Team
  13. 2010 - 2012
    ChairUnit Safety Rounds Subcommittee of the Hospital Practice Committee
  14. 2010 - 2015
    Co-DeveloperSpinal Cord Injury Calculator Development Team www.isncscialgorithm.com
  15. 2009
    MemberStandards Committee, American Spinal Injury Association
  16. 2008 - 2012
    MemberHospital Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  17. 2008 - 2010
    ChairPM&R Hospital Consultation Management Committee
  18. 2007 - 2019
    Board MemberNeurological Recovery House
  19. 2007 - 2011
    PresidentNeurological Recovery House
  20. 2006 - 2008
    ChairSCI Certification Sub-Committee, American Spinal Injury Association
  21. 2006 - 2012
    ChairPM&R Monthly Hospital Consultants Meeting
  22. 2005 - 2010
    Co-ChairAmerican Spinal Injury Association International Standards eLearning Program (InSTeP) web course
  23. 2005 - 2008
    MemberSCI Certification Sub-Committee, American Spinal Injury Association
  24. 2004
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  25. 2003 - 2012
    ChairExecutive Committee, Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  26. 2002 - 2004
    MemberLegislative Issues Committee, American Spinal Injury Association
  27. 2002 - 2004
    MemberWebsite Committee, American Spinal Injury Association
  28. 2002
    MemberAccreditation Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  29. 2002 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, American Spinal Injury Association
  30. 2001 - 2008
    MemberAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
  31. 2001 - 2005
    MemberWomen's Health Care Advisory Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  32. 2000 - 2012
    MemberExecutive Committee, Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  33. 2000 - 2004
    MemberSpinal Cord Injury Interdisciplinary Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  34. 2000 - 2003
    MemberRehabilitation Action Team, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  35. 1999 - 2011
    MemberAmerican Paraplegia Society
  36. 1999 - 2003
    MemberInterdisciplinary Rehabilitation Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  37. 1999 - 2001
    MemberTask Force on Worker's Compensation Issues, Minnesota Medical Association
  38. 1999
    MemberNeuroControl Corporation
  39. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  40. 1999 - present
    MemberInternational Spinal Cord Society
  41. 1998 - 2000
    Advisory Board Member"Think Tank", NeuroControl Corporation
  42. 1998 - 2003
    MemberSpinal Cord Injury Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  43. 1998 - 2003
    MemberResident Selection Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  44. 1998 - 2003
    MemberMedical School Education Committee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  45. 1998 - 2003
    MemberWork Injury and Ergonomics Task Force, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  46. 1998 - 2002
    MemberWorker Compensation Practice Parameters Review Board, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
  47. 1998 - 2001
    MemberSafety Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  48. 1998 - 2001
    MemberSpinal Designs International Medical Advisory Board
  49. 1998 - 2000
    MemberWorkers Consultation Center
  50. 1998 - 1999
    MemberSpinal Designs Low Back Rehabilitation Program Review, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  51. 1998
    MemberImplementation Group, Workers Consultation Center
  52. 1998
    MemberFibromyalgia Center
  53. 1998
    MemberPlanning Committee, Fibromyalgia Center
  54. 1995 - 2008
    MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  55. 1991 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  56. 1991 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  57. 1991 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association

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