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Gary Hoover, DO
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Expertise: Abnormal Gait,See all...

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Locations

One Alexander Center (Primary)
2585 Freeport Rd, Suite 105
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Fax (412) 235-5886
Federal North Medical Office Building
1307 Federal St, 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Fax (412) 442-2202

Gary Hoover, DO

Dr. Hoover helps patients regain strength, mobility, and flexibility following injuries or illness. He is skilled in treating neurological conditions such as stroke, spasticity, spinal cord disorders, amputation, and other conditions. He works closely with local orthotics and prosthetics companies to prescribe appropriate braces and adaptive equipment to improve their function.

He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. He completed his intern year at Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio and his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth System in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dr. Hoover is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He has presented research on a new screening tool for cervical myelopathy, published a review article on agitation management strategies in traumatic brain injury patients, and presented lectures and other scholarly activity on various physical medicine and rehabilitation topics.

Languages Spoken

English

Expertise

Abnormal Gait
Amputations
Botulinum toxin injections (BOTOX)
Cancer Rehabilitation
Cervical Myelopathy
Drop Foot
Neuropathy
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Spasticity
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke

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Recent Patient Comments

"I have known Dr. Hoover for a few years now. [...] When I meet with him I know I'll get clear, concise answers to any questions or concerns that I might have. Dr. Hoover has a friendly, open and honest exchange of ideas and that makes it easy to communicate with him."

January 20, 2024

"Excellent communication skills!!!!"

December 09, 2023

"Well cared for!"

September 28, 2023

"[...] everything was great!!"

July 27, 2023

"Good doctor. I had him when in rehab at [...]"

May 26, 2023

Credentials

School

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Board

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab

Residency

MetroHealth Medical Center
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