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
Dr P is a really nice, knowledgeable, thorough Dr. I was very nervous about the procedure I was having done, but Dr P made me feel at ease and comfortable
Pleasant and informative.
He is my absolute FAVORITE doctor ever! He is so easy to talk to and a clever chap too.
He was very professional and and very polite and understanding
Very personable
He was very informative and made you knowledgeable of what he was checking- plus he is so funny!🤣 loved his personality
Very professional, knowledgeable, courteous and personable.
Excellent provider took immediate action on my issue. Everyone has was courteous and helpful.
My experience with Dr. Poczatek was excellent. He was very thorough & easy to talk with. He listens to your complaints & answers your questions.
Easy to talk to, he’s very concerning about your health issues.