Interdisciplinary RECOVER Team

The RECOVER Program incorporates input from numerous disciplines and specialties such as epilepsy, neurocritical care, neuroradiology, physiatry, ethics, nursing, social work, physical & occupational therapy, palliative care, and pulmonary & critical care.

At the core of the RECOVER Program are its interdisciplinary team members, who approach brain injury from many different perspectives to collectively ensure comprehensive and unified care. This interdisciplinary team collaboratively evaluates and manages patients with disorders of consciousness, and meets regularly to discuss cases and coordinate treatment strategies. Conferences are also attended by clinical trainees with an interest in learning about multidisciplinary brain injury care.

Interdisciplinary RECOVER Team

  • David Fischer, MD

    David Fischer, MD

    Founding Director, RECOVER Program; Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Division of Neurocritical Care, University of Pennsylvania
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  • Jeffrey B. Ware, MD

    Jeffrey B. Ware, MD

    Head of Neuroradiology, RECOVER Program; Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology, University of Pennsylvania
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  • Catherine Kulick-Soper, MD

    Catherine Kulick-Soper, MD

    Head of Neurophysiology, RECOVER Program; Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Division of Epilepsy, University of Pennsylvania
  • Stephen Hampton, MD

    Stephen Hampton, MD

    Head of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, RECOVER Program; Clinical Lead, RECOVER Transition Program; Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pennsylvania
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  • Rachel Klinedinst, DNP, CRNP, ACHPN

    Rachel Klinedinst, DNP, CRNP, ACHPN

    Head of Palliative Care, RECOVER Program; Director of Palliative Care; Nurse Practitioner, Hospice and Palliative Care, University of Pennsylvania
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  • William Pino, PT, DPT

    William Pino, PT, DPT

    Co-Head Therapist, RECOVER Program; Lead Therapist, Physical Therapist
  • Kyle Cunningham, PT, DPT, NCS, CBIS

    Kyle Cunningham, PT, DPT, NCS, CBIS

    Co-Head Therapist, RECOVER Program; Advanced Clinician I Physical Therapist; Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS); Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)
  • Aliza Narva, JD, MSN, RN, HEC-C

    Aliza Narva, JD, MSN, RN, HEC-C

    Head of Ethics, RECOVER Program; Director of Ethics and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Ethics & Health Policy, University of Pennsylvania
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  • Kate Genzer, MSW, LSW

    Kate Genzer, MSW, LSW

    Head of Social Work, RECOVER Program; Neuro Intensive Care Social Worker
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  • Joshua M. Levine, MD

    Joshua M. Levine, MD

    Professor, Department of Neurology; Chief, Division of Neurocritical Care; Vice Chair, Clinical Operations, University of Pennsylvania
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  • Monisha A. Kumar, MD

    Monisha A. Kumar, MD

    Professor, Department of Neurology, Division of Neurocritical Care; Vice Chair for Quality and Safety; Director, Neurocritical Care Unit, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
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  • Jeremy Y. Charles, MD

    Jeremy Y. Charles, MD

    Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Director of Brain Injury Services, University of Pennsylvania
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  • Matthew Mendlik, MD, PhD

    Matthew Mendlik, MD, PhD

    Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania
  • Oscar Mitchell, MD, MSCE

    Oscar Mitchell, MD, MSCE

    Assistant Professor, Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care; Associate Director, Center for Resuscitation Science, University of Pennsylvania
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  • Saurabh Sinha, MD, PhD

    Saurabh Sinha, MD, PhD

    Professor, Department of Neurology; Director, EEG Laboratories; Director, Epilepsy Fellowship; University of Pennsylvania
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  • Genna Waldman, MD

    Genna Waldman, MD

    Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Division of Epilepsy, University of Pennsylvania
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  • Sahily Reyes-Esteves, MD, PhD

    Sahily Reyes-Esteves, MD, PhD

    Instructor, Department of Neurology, Stroke Division, University of Pennsylvania
  • Brianna Fecondo, MS, OTR/L, CSRS

    Brianna Fecondo, MS, OTR/L, CSRS

    Senior II Occupational Therapist
  • Megan Garbarino, MOT, OTR/L

    Megan Garbarino, MOT, OTR/L

    Senior II Occupational Therapist
  • Taryn Caputo, OTD, OTR/L

    Taryn Caputo, OTD, OTR/L

    Occupational Therapist

Team Alumni

  • Morgan Sikandar, MSW, LCSW

    Morgan Sikandar, MSW, LCSW

    Social Work Manager
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    Rachel Boris-Manning, LCSW

    Social Work Manager
  • Benjamin S. Abella, MD, MPhil

    Benjamin S. Abella, MD, MPhil

    Professor and Vice Chair for Research, Emergency Medicine; Director, Center for Resuscitation Science, University of Pennsylvania
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