Peter H. Gorman, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neurology
Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Chief, Division of Rehabilitation Medicine
UM Faculty Physicians, Inc.
Languages: English
Gender: Male
Locations
University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute Department of Neurology
2200 Kernan DriveBaltimore, MD 21207 Get Directions
PH: 410-448-6383
FAX: 410-448-6737
University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute Department of Neurology
2200 Kernan DriveBaltimore, MD 21207 Get Directions
PH: 410-448-6383
FAX: 410-448-6737
About Me
Dr. Gorman is a neurologist who specializes in caring for individuals with spinal cord injury or disease. His practice includes:
- Inpatient rehabilitation
- Outpatient care
- Management of spasticity (with botulinum toxin injections and implanted baclofen pumps)
Dr. Gorman's main research interest is in the field of spinal cord injury medicine. He was the principal researcher in a study comparing the use of robotic treadmill training to aquatic therapy in persons with incomplete spinal cord injury. He was also an investigator in a study of exoskeletal robotic walking in people with spinal injury.
In addition, Dr. Gorman has participated in numerous pharmaceutical trials and was a co-investigator in a study that led to the approval of a neuroprosthetic functional electrical stimulation device to restore hand function in persons with tetraplegia.
Read Dr. Gorman's publications.
Dr. Gorman's dedication to his patients has earned him recognition as a "Top Doc" by Baltimore magazine.
