Joyce Oleszek, MD
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Board Certified
Locations
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora
13123 East 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80045720-777-1234
Children's Hospital Colorado
Colorado Springs
4090 Briargate Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80920719-305-1234
Clinical Interest for Patients
My primary clinical interests include cerebral palsy, spasticity/dystonia management, pediatric stroke, neuromuscular disorders and congenital muscular torticollis.
Care Philosophy
My goal is to help children attain their highest functional potential. I strive to care for my patients in the most thorough and empathetic way possible. I think it is important to focus on the child's ability rather than their disability.
Specialties
- Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine ( 2004 , 2011 )
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ( 2001 , 2011 )
Conditions & Treatments
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Brain and Nervous System
Cerebral Palsy, Movement Disorders, Neuromuscular Diseases, Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries
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Child and Teen Health
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Rehabilitation Therapy
Volunteer Activities
I am interested in adpated sports and am training to become a National Medical Classifier for USA Paralympics Track & Field. I most recently attended the 2012 National Junior Disability Championships and National Classification Education/Training in July 2012.
Medical Schools
MD, Wayne State University School of Medicine (1996)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Michigan State University (MI) (1992)
Internships
William Beaumont Hospital Program (1997)
Residency Program
University of Colorado (2000)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2002)
AACPDM, Adapted Sports and Recreation Committee, Chair
American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM), Member
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Member
Grants
Muscular Dystrophy Surveillance Tracking and Research Network (MD STARnet) (2009)
Evaluation of Upper Limb Motor Control in Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy after Combined Botulinum Toxin-A Injections and Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy: A Pilot Study (2011)
Research Interests for Patients
My primary research interests are cerebral palsy and neuromuscular disease.
information for referring providers
Clinical Interests for Referring ProvidersMy primary clinical interests include cerebral palsy, spasticity/dystonia management, pediatric stroke, neuromuscular disorders and congenital muscular torticollis.
Research Interest for Referring ProvidersMy primary research interests are cerebral palsy and neuromuscular disease.
Referral Contact Phone: (720) 777-2806