John Metzler M.D.

Dr. Metzler is an accomplished Medical Doctor board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as Sports Medicine and Pain Management. He is also an Associate Professor at the Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Metzler has melded his vast knowledge with the study of Osteopathy to bring modern medicine to new heights and provide state-of-the art- medical alternatives for his patients.

Presently

Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Co-director of PM&R Sports Medicine Fellowship
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurology
Washington University School of Medicine

Education

Undergraduate:   1987-1991   Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
Graduated Cum Laude

Graduate:   1991- 1995   Doctor of Medicine
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas

Postgraduate:  
1995 – 1996   Internal Medicine Internship
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas

1996 – 1999   Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency
Chief Resident: January 1998 – June 1998
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1999 – 2000   Fellowship
Spine and Sports Medicine Fellowship
Buffalo Spine & Sports Medicine, P.C.
Williamsville, New York

Academic Position/Employment

2011-Present   Associate Professor
Section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Washington University School of Medicine

2011-Present   Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
Washington University School of Medicine

2009-2011   Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Washington University School of Medicine

2004-2011   Assistant Professor
Section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Washington University School of Medicine

2000-2004   Clinical Instructor
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Washington University School of Medicine

1999 – 2000   Team physician for women’s volleyball and men’s/women’s basketball teams
Daemen College
Amherst, New York

1994 – 1995   Medical Student Extern
Clear Lake Regional Hospital
Webster, Texas

1991   Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise Physiology Internship
Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas

1990   Personal Care Attendant for a C7 quadriplegic student
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas

Medical Licensure and Board Certification

Medical Licensure

Missouri-Current, expires January 31, 2013

Board Certification

Specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Re-Certification
Diplomate July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2021
Certificate No. 6714

Subspecialty in Sports Medicine
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
September 1, 2007-December 31, 2017

Subspecialty in Pain Management
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
September 20, 2003 – December 31, 2013

Specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Diplomate July 1, 2001 – June 30, 2011
Certificate No. 6714

Honors and Awards

2011   Excellence in Teaching Award in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Washington University School of Medicine

2005 - 2013    Best Doctors in America

2006    Excellence in Teaching Award in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Washington University School of Medicine

Editorial Responsibilities:

1996 – 1999
Rehab in Review– Contributing Editor

2008 – Present
PM&R journal – Reviewer

Professional Societies and Organizations:

2009 - Present
American Medical Society of Sports Medicine

2004 - Present  
International Spine Intervention Society

2003 - Present  
American Academy of Pain Medicine

2002 - Present  
American College of Sports Medicine
Professional Member

2001 – 2009  
American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Associate Member

1997 - 2007  
Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation
Associate Member

1996 - Present  
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Associate Member

Professional Courses

Advanced Craniosacral Manipulation
Osteopathic Health and Wellness Institute
Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
November 9-11, 2012

Advanced Visceral Manipulation
Osteopathic Health and Wellness Institute
Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
May 4-6, 2012

Visceral Manipulation
Osteopathic Health and Wellness Institute
Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
March 16-18, 2012

Lymphatic Drainage
Osteopathic Health and Wellness Institute
Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
January 14-15, 2012

Craniosacral Manipulation
Osteopathic Health and Wellness Institute
Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
June 3-5, 2011

Viscero-Myofascial Treatment
A unique approach to low back pain
St. Louis, Missouri
May 14, 2011

Ligamentous Articular Strain
Osteopathic Health and Wellness Institute
Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
October 28-30, 2011

Muscle Energy
Osteopathic Health and Wellness Institute
Wilmington, Delaware
2011

Functional Technique, Myofascial Release
Osteopathic Health and Wellness Institute
Wilmington, Delaware
2011

Counter-strain, Facilitated Positional Release
Osteopathic College of Ontario
Markham, Ontario
2010

Osteopathy in the Cranial Field
The Osteopathic Cranial Academy
La Quinta, CA
June 12-17, 2010

Muscle Energy Part I
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
East Lansing, Michigan
April 23-27, 2010

Major Invited Lectures:

Heel pain – Is it the bone spur that hurts?
Sole Survivor Healthy Feet Lecture
Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University Orthopedics
St. Louis, Missouri
February 24, 2009

Evaluation of the Thoracic Spine
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Annual Conference
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
October 28, 2005

Evaluation of the Painful Neck
Washington University School of Medicine – Comprehensive Orthopaedic
Review for Primary Care Providers
April 23, 2004

Evaluation of Heel Pain          
Washington University School of Medicine – Comprehensive Orthopaedic
Review for Primary Care Providers
April 23, 2004

Showing Your Game Face
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
St. Louis, Missouri
November 12, 2002

Rehabilitation Care and DVT Prophylaxes
Washington University School of Medicine – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Adult Reconstructive Preceptorship
St. Louis, Missouri
June 10, 2002

Peripheral Nerve Entrapment
Annual Meeting—American College of Sports Medicine
St. Louis, MO
May 2002       

Evaluation of Heel Pain
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital – American Academy of Family Physicians
Belleville, Illinois
November 1, 2001

Evaluation of the Painful Neck
Washington University School of Medicine – Comprehensive Orthopaedic
Review for Primary Care Providers
St. Louis, Missouri
December 1, 2000

Differential Diagnosis of Lumbar Spine Pain
Daeman College – Physical Therapy Department Professional Education Series
Amherst, New York
November 19, 1999

Consulting Relationships and Board Memberships

2002   Physician Focus Group: Reporting/Dissemination of Errors
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, Missouri

Patients

My clinical practice consists of evaluation and management of all musculoskeletal disorders not       requiring surgery. Special interests include sport related injuries to the shoulder, foot, and ankle.

Clinical Title and Responsibilities

Associate Professor
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery  
Washington University School of Medicine
Full time practice in non-operative care; musculoskeletal injuries, fluoroscopy guided spinal and      peripheral joint injections, and electrodiagnostic testing.

Established clinic for spinal pain in Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Teaching Title and Responsibilities

Associate Professor

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery  
Washington University School of Medicine

• Co -director, ACGME accredited PM&R Sports Medicine Fellowship Program
• Co-founder of fellowship program in 2003
• Share responsibilities for recruitment of applicants and education of fellows
• Contribute to the core curriculum of the orthopaedic residencies through lectures and handouts
• Contribute to the core curriculum of the orthopaedic spine and shoulder fellows through lectures and handouts
• Lecturer to medical students on the orthopedic surgery rotation

Bibliography

Peer Reviewed Manuscripts

• Metzler J, Park T.  The effects of E1 pressure on compound muscle action potential (CMAP).  American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Annual Meeting –October 6-9, 1999.  Poster presentation.Medical College of Wisconsin Resident Research Presentations – June 18, 1999.Wisconsin Society of PM&R Annual Assembly - April 17, 1999,
• Prather H, Van Dillen L, Metzler JP, Riew KD, Gilula LA. Prospective Measure of functional and pain improvements in patients with non-neoplastic compression fractures treated with vertebroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006 Feb;88(2):334-41.
• Knaus E, Metzler J, Stout A.  Extension based axial low back pain:  Options for treatment.  Spineline. Nov-Dec 2007. pp 21-27.

Book Chapters

• Prather H, Metzler J.  Gymnastics and Spine Injuries In (eds) Lennard TA, Crabtree HM.  Spine in Sports.  Elsevier Mosby, Philadelphia, 2005. pp. 165-184.
  
• Metzler JM.  In. (eds) Harrast M, Finnoff JT. Lower Leg Injuries and Conditions. Sports Medicine:  Study Guide and Review for Boards.  Musculoskeletal Injuries and Conditions. Chapter 26.  Demos Medical Publishing, New York.  2012. pp. 291-296.