Medical Director – Ivan Figueroa, MD

Dr. Figueroa joined Twin Creeks Hospital as medical director in 2009. With his extensive physical medicine and rehabilitation expertise, he provides oversight to our nursing and therapy staff to ensure that our patients are receiving optimal care throughout their stay.

Under the leadership of Dr. Figueroa the patients, along with their families/ supporters, therapists, physicians and clinicians, are all members of the patient’s Rehabilitative Team. Together we focus our efforts to assist in the patient’s recovery, improved independence and discharge to home. He is constantly involved at all levels during a patient’s stay and can be found one-on-one monitoring therapy sessions, making rounds and speaking with families.

On the lighter side, Dr. Figueroa has a quick wit and fantastic sense of humour, he is an exceptionally kind and personal leader who instills confidence and compassion in all that he does. Dr. Figueroa is married with two young daughters, plays recreational softball and as a young boy always wanted to be a professional baseball player.

"My commitment is to ensure our patients receive expert compassionate care while simultaneously working to restore their hope, strength, and level of independence."

Dr. Ivan Figueroa, MD

CERTIFICATIONS

Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

2008-2018

EDUCATION

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Bachelor in Science	1995-1999
Ponce School of Medicine, Ponce, PR Doctor in Medicine	1999-2003
St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, Ponce, PR Transitional Year	2003-2004
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency	2004-2007

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Medical Center at Carrollton
Mesquite Specialty Hospital
Medical Center of Plano
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
Medical Center of Mckinney
Twin Creeks Hospital
Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute

Procedural EXPERIENCE

Fluroscopically guided interlaminar/transforaminal lumbar
steroid injections.
Fluoroscopically guided sacroiliac joint injections.
Fluoroscopically guided facet joint steroid injections.
Nerve Conduction Studies. Electromyographic Studies (EMG).
Intraarticular steroid injection of peripheral joints.
Intramuscular Botox injections.
Trigger Point Injections

LANGUAGES

Spanish-native language
English- speak, read and write fluently

Professional Associations

Associate Member of AAPM&R
Affiliate Member of DFW PM&R Society
Member of American Medical Association
Member of Texas Medical Association
Member of Dallas Medical Society

Presentations/Publications/AWARDs

Ernerst W Johnson Excellence in Research Writing Award presented by Association of Academic Physiatrists at 2010 Annual Conference.	2010
"Interrater Reliability of Needle Electromyographic Findings in Lumbar radiculopathy" Chouteau WL, Annaswamy TM, Bierner SM, Elliott AC, Figueroa I: American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 2010;89.	2010
"Interrater Reliability of Needle EMG in Lumbosacral Radiculopathy" Presented during 9th Annual PM&R Day at UT southwestern Medical Center. Won award for best presentation.	2007
"The Shoulder Examination" Presentation for the UT Southwestern Medical Center Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.	2007
"Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Myth or Reality?" UT Southwestern Medical Center PM&R Department Grand Rounds presentation.
"Exercise leads to faster postural reflexes, improved balance, mobility and fewer falls in older persons with chronic stroke." Journal Club Presentation at UT Southwestern Medical Center PM&R Department Grand Rounds.	2005
"The Efficacy of Donezepil on Traumatic Brain Injury, Acute Rehabilitation Outcomes" Journal Club Presentation at UT Southwestern Medical Center PM&R Department Grand Rounds.	2003

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