Edward A. Wright, MD
- Adult Physical Medicine and Rehab
Professor, Pediatric Physiatry, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine
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936-267-7777
Languages: English
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Get to know Edward A. Wright, MD
Personal Statement
Sharing in decision making about how to manage a child’s physical difficulties requires an understanding of a child’s condition, the existing treatment options, and the realistic goals of the child and family. The best healthcare decisions are made following collaboration with the family and other interested providers about the purposes, benefits and risks of the treatments being considered.
Clinical Interests
Optimizing walking for children with physical disabilities, managing muscle stiffness/ shortening and its complications, toe walking, orthotics, complications of Brain and Spinal Injury and Illness
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | Residency | Pediatrics | 1993 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center – School of Medicine - San Antonio | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 1988 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine | Awards Committee Member |
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Research interests
Gait in Cerebral Palsy
Sonia Pulgar, Savreet Bains, Judith Gooch, Henry Chambers, Garey Noritz, Edward Wright, Tia Goss Sawhney, Bruce Pyenson, and Christine Ferro Prevalence, Patterns and Costs of Care for Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy Enrolled in Medicaid Managed Care. Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy - In Press.