Peter C. Esselman, MD, MPT
| Title: | Professor |
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| Division: | General Physiatry |
Pronouns: he/him/his
Peter Esselman, MD, is a board certified physician at the Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic at Harborview, and a UW professor of Rehabilitation Medicine. From 2006 to 2023, Dr. Esselman served at the chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
When it comes to the patient’s care, Dr. Esselman believes the patient and family are the most important part of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. Dr. Esselman earned his MD at the UW. His clinical interests include inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation of individuals after traumatic injuries and stroke, with a focus on traumatic brain injury and burn injuries. His research interests include improving the outcome of individuals after burn injuries, especially regarding return to work.
Education and Training
- University of Washington, School of Medicine, Medical education, 1986
- University of Washington, Residency
- University of Washington, Internship, Medicine
Board Certifications
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1992, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation