Melissa Guanche

Melissa Guanche

Physiatrist

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    About

    Melissa Guanche, M.D., specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as physiatry, that aims to enhance and restore the functional ability of patients with physical impairments or disabilities affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons. She designs comprehensive, patient-centered treatment plans that help maximize patients’ independence in activities of daily living and improve their quality of life. Dr. Guanche has published articles and abstracts in peer-reviewed journals and presented her clinical findings at medical conferences. She is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Association of Academic Physiatrists and Spine Intervention Society. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

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    Education/Academic qualification

    Fellowship Program - Sport Medicine, OSS/Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

    20132014

    Residency Program - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Thomas Jefferson University

    20102013

    Internship - Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center

    20092010

    Doctor of Medicine, M.D., Ponce School of Medicine

    20052009

    Biology and Exercise Physiology, B.S., University of Miami

    20002005

    External positions

    Physician, Physiatry Physician Partners

    Mar 1 2017Mar 1 2018

    Physician, Cardona Pain and Anesthesia

    Aug 1 2016Aug 1 2017

    Physician, The Orthopedic Group

    Jul 1 2014Oct 1 2015

    Physical Therapy Aide, Miami Physical Therapy

    Jan 1 2002Jan 1 2006

    Physical Therapy Aide, Physical Therapy Associates

    Jan 1 2000Jan 1 2003

    Disciplines

    • Medicine and Health Sciences
    • Rehabilitation and Therapy
    • Physical Therapy