Maria G. Martinez, MD
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
- English
- Spanish
Maria Martinez, M.D., grew up with a younger sister who had cerebral palsy, which gave her an interest in the field of pediatric rehabilitation. She witnessed the significant impact her sister's doctors and therapists made on her level of function, and she wanted to have a part in providing that for other families. She is a native Spanish speaker who grew up in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. Serving the Spanish-speaking community has become a priority for her as she aspires to bridge the gaps in medical care that may occur due to language barriers.
Dr. Martinez joined the Shriners Children's Chicago team after completing a pediatric rehabilitation fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. She has experience managing the rehabilitation needs of children with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury/concussion, neuromuscular disorders, oncologic diagnosis, chronic pain and other pediatric onset disabilities.
Dr. Martinez is an avid swimmer and enjoys incorporating aquatic therapy into the treatment plans for her patients.
Pediatric Care
Specialties
- Pediatric Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Spine & Spinal Cord
- Wound Care & Skin Disorders
WHERE I PROVIDE CARE
More About Me
- American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
- American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - General
Graduate School
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL
5/30/2007
Medical Education
Universidad Autonoma de Guadaladra
Guadalajara, Jalisco
Mexico
6/7/2013
Internship
Richmond University Medical Center
Staten Island, NY
United States of America
5/13/2014
Internship
Flushing Hospital Medical Center
Queens, NY
6/30/2015
Residency
SUNY Upstate Medical Center
Syracuse, NY
United States of America
6/30/2018
Fellowship
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
7/1/2020
- 2018-Present: Member, ACRM
- 2017-Present: Member, AACPDM
- 2015-Present: Member, AAPM&R
- 2015-Present: Member, AMA
- 2021: Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
- Lecture: Shriners Children's Grand Rounds - Wound Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach for the Prevention & Optimal Healing of Wounds seen in Pediatric Rehabilitation (12/2020)
- Presentation: Psychology Student Didactics - Cerebral Palsy: An Overview (11/2020)
- Lecture: Neurology and PM&R Grand Rounds - Heterotopic Ossification: When to Expect it and a Novel Therapy (10/2019)
- Lecture: Neurology and PM&R Grand Rounds - Assistive Technology: A look at Augmentative/Alternative Communication and Hi-tech Advances (5/2019)
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