Dr. Robert Poczatek is a diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. In addition, he has received certification in spinal cord injury medicine.
Dr. Robert Poczatek is a diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. In addition, he has received certification in spinal cord injury medicine.
Robert Poczatek M.D. is a diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. In addition, he has received certification in spinal cord injury medicine.
Dr. Poczatek received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. Subsequently, he completed an internship with the University’s Department of General Surgery, and then served as a resident physician in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Poczatek is a public lecturer and published author. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Paraplegia Society, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Jefferson County Medical Society.
Education
2002-2003 Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Fellowship
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Birmingham, AL
1999-2002 Resident Physician
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Birmingham, AL
1998-99 Internship Department of General Surgery
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Birmingham, AL
1998 University of Alabama School of Medicine
Birmingham, AL
Degree: M.D.
1992 Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham, Alabama
Degree: BA Music
Awards/Fellowships
1999 Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Resident Scholarship in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
1998 (February – March) Caduceus Club International Travel Fellowship
Barlicki Hospital
Lódz, Poland
July 1995 – July 1996
Charles H. Lupton Jr. Post-Sophomore Fellowship in Pathology
Rotations: Autopsy, Surgical Pathology, Immunohistochemistry, and Hematopathology
Research: The Identification of Novel Tumor Biomarkers in Cancers of the Prostate, Colon and Esophagus.
June – August 1994
National Cancer Institute Grant for Cancer Prevention and Control
The Effects of Bleomycin on the Levels of Malondialdehyde in the Heart, Lungs and Liver of Mice Award $1,500.
July 1993
Thomas J. Watson Fellowship
A Comparative Study of the Emergency Medical Services in England, Poland, and Australia.
Award $15,000
Committee Membership
2003-2004 Quality Assurance Committee of the Department of PM&R
2003-2004 UAB MEdical Center Technical Standards Advisory Committee
Scientific and Professional Societies
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Paraplegia Society
Medical Association of the State of Alabama
Jefferson County Medical Society
Medical Organizations Actively Involved With in the Past
Melbourne Ambulance Service — Medical Intensive Care Ambulance (M.I.C.A.)
Melbourne, Australia: May – June 1993
Sterlinga Hospital — Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Lódź, Poland: March – April 1993
Copernicus Hospital — Department of General Surgery
Lódź, Poland: Winter 1993
Palma Hospital — Department of Internal Medicine
Lódź, Poland: Fall 1992 – Spring 1993
Pogotowie Rantunkowe (Ambulance Services) of Lódź
Lódź, Poland: Fall 1992 – Spring 1992
Addenbrooke Hospital — Accident and Emergency Department
Cambridge, England: September 1992
Cambridge Ambulance Service
Cambridge, England: September 1992
Mid-Anglia General Practitioner Accident Service
Cambridge, England: September 1992
White Chapel Hospital — Accident and Emergency Department
London, England: Summer 1992
London Ambulance Service — Ground Service and Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (H.E.M.S.)
London, England: Summer 1992

My first visit with Dr. Poczatek was today, 7-8-26 and what a wonderful experience it was! He is a very kind, thoughtful and professional doctor. His expertise in Neurosurgical procedures is phenomenal. I highly recommend him to any and everyone.
Made the process comfortable and effortless.
Dr Poczatek was very kind and shared the nerve study so well. I appreciate his great knowledge and service today.
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit with Dr. Poczatek today. He possessed superb bedside manners.
Great experience with this physician.
Dr Poczatek is the absolute best! I had horrible anxiety over the nerve conduction test and after seeing him for another issue he convinced me to do one today and it wasn't much to worry about after all. Super nice and informative as well.
Very professional, explained everything in a way that was easily understood, not rushed.
I was exceptionally surprised at the wonderful experience. I felt like the doctor took a real interest in hearing about my concerns. The pain I have been having in my hands has been unbearable. Finally some answers to get the help I need.
Very informative, nice personality.
He made me feel totally comfortable with the test. He was very personable and kept real conversation going to get my mind off what pain was involved. Highly recommend this Dr.