Mary Kathryn Gustafson, D.O., Joins Marcus Neuroscience Institute as a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician
MIAMI, FL – September 13, 2024 – Board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician Mary Kathryn Gustafson, D.O., has joined Marcus Neuroscience Institute, a part of Baptist Health. She specializes in general rehabilitation medicine in the hospital setting, with special interests in spasticity management, stroke rehabilitation, musculoskeletal conditions, ultrasound-guided procedures, obesity medicine, culinary medicine and longevity medicine.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Gustafson was an assistant clinical professor at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, Va., and an attending physiatrist at VCU Health’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
"We are pleased to welcome Dr. Gustafson to our highly skilled team of medical professionals, dedicated to providing the highest quality care,” said Warren Selman, M.D., chief medical executive at Marcus Neuroscience Institute.
Dr. Gustafson earned her medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Fla. She completed an internal medicine internship at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Georgetown University – MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, both located in
Washington, D.C.
Dr. Gustafson is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is a member of several professional organizations and has presented her work at scientific symposiums.
To help patients achieve the best outcomes, Dr. Gustafson employs a team approach to care. This includes partnering with her patients and their family members as well as the multidisciplinary care team. Dr. Gustafson also believes education is key to treating disease. “When patients ask questions and are curious about their health and treatment, I know they are invested,” she said. “And when I can help them understand their condition, set goals and adopt healthy habits, we have the greatest chance to optimize health and function.”
Dr. Gustafson is fluent in English and speaks conversational Spanish. She will see patients at Bethesda Hospital East, located at 2815 S. Seacrest Boulevard, Boynton Beach, FL 33435.
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About Baptist Health
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