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Albert H. Belfie, D.O.Area of Knowledge and Experience:Physical Manipulation Medicine Prosthetics and Orthotics Electromyography Traumatic Brain Injury Pediatric Rehabilitation Spasticity Management Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Chronic Pain Management Urological Electromyography Spinal Cord Injuries Sports Injuries Acupuncture Accomplishments:Participates as faculty and presenter at annual Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation meetings Medical Director of Community Hospital’s Physical Rehabilitation DepartmentsMedical Director of Subacute Rehabilitation Unit at Community Hospital President of Clark County Medical Society (CCMS), 2000 Alternate-delegate for CCMS for Ohio State Medical Association Experience:June 2003 present Private practice in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Clinton Township, MI Treatment of workers comp cases, acute and chronic spine injuries, myofascial pain problems, musculoskeletal injuries, headaches, joint injuries and joint pain, tendonitis, synovitis, arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Perform articular injections, trigger point blocks, carpal tunnel injection, needle EMG, nerve conductions, botox injections(for pain and spasticity), osteopathic manipulation and acupuncture (for pain or smoking cessation). Prior to opening his solo practice in Michigan, Dr. Belfie took one year off to travel with his family to Europe.Sept 1990 Aug 2001 Private practice in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Springfield, OH 50% electrodiagnostics, 50% outpatient musculoskeletal 1987 1990 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency University of Minneapolis, MN Comprehensive rehabilitation training in musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury. Treatment of pediatric and amputee populations. Management of chronic pain and sports injuries. Experience in general urologic Electromyography. Management of spasticity and neuromuscular blocks. Development and presentation of education and involvement in research activities. 1985 1986 Rotating Internship Mt. Clemens General Hospital Mt. Clemens, MI1982 1986 Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine East Lansing, MI Training in manipulative medicine and the general medical sciences. Graduate Training: 1999 2000 Completed UCLA 300 hour training program on medical acupuncture 1987 1990 Residency Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Minnesota1986 1987 Internship Mt. Clemens General HospitalMt. Clemens, MI Education:1982 1986 Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine East Lansing, MI Degree: D.O. 1976 1981 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Degree: B.S. ( Human Nutrition) Certification:1992 American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Professional Affiliations: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Michigan Osteopathic Association American Academy of Medical Acupuncture Ohio Osteopathic Association Ohio State Medical Association Professional Activities: Past President of Clark County Medical Society Chairman of Community Hospital Medical Education Committee Board member of Community Hospital Executive Medical Committee Board member of Community Hospital Independent Endowment Fund Board member of Surgeons and Physicians, Ltd. Past board member of Western Ohio Hearing and Speech Center | 