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Department of Physical Therapy School of Health Professions

Faculty

Faculty for the B.S. in Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science program come from the School of Health Professions and the School of Medicine.

Our faculty create a culture of innovation and collaboration that embraces social responsibility and entrepreneurial principles. UAB faculty are teachers, scholars, researchers, clinicians and entrepreneurs who earn the highest honors in their fields, lead professional societies and provide exceptional mentoring and training.

Faculty & Staff

Cara Bullard, PT, DPT

Cara Bullard, PT, DPT

Assistant Professor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 389
205-996-1359

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Jennifer Christy, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Jennifer Christy, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Professor and DPT Program Director, SHP Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 331
205-934-5903 

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Christopher Hurt, PhD

Christopher Hurt, PhD

Associate Professor and B.S. in Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science Program Director This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 334
205-934-8517

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Donald Lein, Jr. PT, PhD

Donald Lein, Jr. PT, PhD

Bergman/Pinkston Endowed Professor, Director of Continuing Education and Community Outreach, Professor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 336
205-934-0241

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John D. Lowman, PT, PhD

John D. Lowman, PT, PhD

Director of Residency Education,
Associate Professor
Board-Certified Cardiopulmonary Clinical Specialist This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 344
205-934-5892

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LaDarius (LD) Woods, PT, DPT, PhD, CSCS

LaDarius (LD) Woods, PT, DPT, PhD, CSCS

Director of Belonging,
Associate Professor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 341
205-934-6264

David M. Morris, PT, PhD, FAPTA

David M. Morris, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, Professor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 383
205-934-0418

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Abebaw Yohannes, MSc, PhD

Abebaw Yohannes, MSc, PhD

Professor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 372
205-996-1579

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Tara Pearce, PT, DHS

Tara Pearce, PT, DHS

Director of Clinical Education, Associate Professor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 332
205-934-5964

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Patty Perez, PT, DScPT

Patty Perez, PT, DScPT

Director of Student Affairs, Associate Professor
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 387
205-934-9104

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Ashley Parish, PT, DPT, CRT

Ashley Parish, PT, DPT, CRT

Associate Professor
Board-Certified Cardiopulmonary Clinical Specialist This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 376
205-975-1976

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William Reed, DC, PhD

William Reed, DC, PhD

Director, PhD in Rehabilitation Science, Associate Professor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
WEBB 379
205-934-3261

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Elizabeth Wylie, PT, DPT

Elizabeth Wylie, PT, DPT

Assistant Professor
Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical SpecialistThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 386
205-975-9994

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Brian King, PT, MSPT

Brian King, PT, MSPT

Assistant Professor
Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 333
205-975-3592 

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Alex Evancho, PT, DPT

Alex Evancho, PT, DPT

Assistant Professor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SRS R027
205-996-8130 

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Melanie Hart, PhD

Melanie Hart, PhD

Professor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 386
205-934-0066

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Tracee Synco, PhD

Tracee Synco, PhD

Assistant Professor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 374
205-996-7191

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Andrea Bowens, PT, DPT, PhD

Andrea Bowens, PT, DPT, PhD

Associate Professor
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 370
205-934-5901

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Laura White, PT, DScPT

Laura White, PT, DScPT

Associate Professor,
Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 335
205-934-5447

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Affiliated Faculty

Jereme D. Wilroy, PhD

Jereme D. Wilroy, PhD

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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Byron Lai, PhD

Byron Lai, PhD

Assistant Professor, Div. of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

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Gavin Jenkins, PhD

Gavin Jenkins, PhD

Professor, Chair, Dept. of Occupational Therapy

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