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Stephen Despins, DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Biography
Dr. Stephen Despins was born and raised in Herndon, Virginia. He is a proud alum of the University of Notre Dame, having completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology there. He then obtained his degree in Osteopathic Medicine at Campbell University as a member of the inaugural medical school class. Throughout his medical studies, Dr. Despins developed an interest in neurology and musculoskeletal medicine which subsequently drove him to apply for a medical residency specializing in Physiatry. He completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at CWRU/MetroHealth in Cleveland, Ohio where he worked side-by-side with the rest of the rehabilitation team to help get their patients to recover their functional well-being and return to a healthy and functional life. Upon completion in 2021, he specialized further completing a Sports Medicine fellowship at Virginia Tech. Dr. Despins enjoys a wide variety of hobbies including: running, competing in triathlons, playing broomball, playing frisbee golf, playing board games and videogames, watching movies, and cheering on his Fighting Irish on football weekends.
Board Eligibilities
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Areas of Expertise
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
- Sports Medicine
- Electrodiagnostics (NCS/EMG)
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
- Peripheral Joints
- Ultrasound
- Regenerative Medicine
Education
Fellowship
University/Hospital Name: HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital Montgomery/VCOM- VA
Specialty: Primary Care Sports Medicine
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Residency
University/Hospital Name: The MetroHealth System
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Location: Cleveland, OH
Medical School
University/Hospital Name: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM)
Specialty: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Location: Buies Creek, NC
Internship
The MetroHealth System
Speciality: Internal Medicine
Location: Cleveland, OH
Undergraduate School
University Name: University of Notre Dame
Area of Study: Psychology
Location: Notre Dame, IN
Academic Appointment
- Institution: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM)
- Position: Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation / Sports Medicine
- Years: 2022-present
- Institution: VCOM-VA
- Position: Clinical Faculty Member
- Years: 2021-2022
Personal Interests
- IRONMAN 70.3 competitions
- Triathlon competitions
- Half marathon competitions
- Broomball competitions
- Frisbee Golf
- Board games
- Video games
- Movies
Professional Associations
- 2018-Present: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
- 2020-Present: American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
- 2021-Present: American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM)
- 2021-Present: American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
- 2021-Present: Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association (VOMA)
Publications
- Despins, S. Brodsky, B. Daffron, G. Rogers, M. Jones, M. Griesemer, B. Silva, M. (April 2022). The Rapid Evaluation and Treatment of Wrist Pain in a Division I College Football Athlete
- Despins, S. Beran, A. Rogers, M. Griesemer, B. Black A. (February, 2022). Football and Flying Do Not Always Go Well Together
- Despins, S. & Wilson, R. (February, 2021). Prescribing Patterns of SSRIs in High-Risk Stroke Patients in Acute Rehabilitation
- Kim, C., Despins, S. & Wissner, R. (March, 2020). Peripheral nerve stimulation for axial chronic low back pain in failed back syndrome
- Kim, Chong H., Brown, J., Despins, S., & Suric, V. (January, 2020). Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for Treatment of Post Herpetic Neuralgia