Children's Hospital Colorado
Colorado Springs
4090 Briargate Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80920Phone: 719-305-1234
Joyce Oleszek, MD
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
My goal is to help children attain their highest functional potential. I strive to care for my patients in the most thorough and empathetic way possible. I think it is important to focus on the child's ability rather than their disability.
Clinical Interest for Patients
My primary clinical interests include cerebral palsy, spasticity/dystonia management, pediatric stroke, neuromuscular disorders and congenital muscular torticollis.
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Scheduling Phone Number
720-777-1234
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Hospital
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Phone: 720-777-1234 720-777-1234
Provider Information
Specialties
- Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (2004,2011)
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2001,2011)
Conditions
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Brain and Nervous System
Movement Disorders , Cerebral Palsy
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Rehabilitation Therapy
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Child and Teen Health
Treatments and Services
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Brain and Nervous System
Neuromuscular Diseases , Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries
Interests and Activities
Volunteer Activities
I am interested in adpated sports and am training to become a National Medical Classifier for USA Paralympics Track & Field. I most recently attended the 2012 National Junior Disability Championships and National Classification Education/Training in July 2012.
Department
Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Professional Memberships
AACPDM, Adapted Sports and Recreation Committee, Chair American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM), Member American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Member
Research and Grants
Grants
Muscular Dystrophy Surveillance Tracking and Research Network (MD STARnet) (2009)
Evaluation of Upper Limb Motor Control in Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy after Combined Botulinum Toxin-A Injections and Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy: A Pilot Study (2011)
Research Interests for Patients
My primary research interests are cerebral palsy and neuromuscular disease.
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, Wayne State University School of Medicine (1996)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Michigan State University (MI) (1992)
Internships
William Beaumont Hospital Program (1997)
Residency Program
University of Colorado (2000)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2002)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-777-1234
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My primary clinical interests include cerebral palsy, spasticity/dystonia management, pediatric stroke, neuromuscular disorders and congenital muscular torticollis.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
My primary research interests are cerebral palsy and neuromuscular disease.