About Us

VCU Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) provides an integrative approach by evaluating, diagnosing and managing neurological, musculoskeletal and disability conditions in order to enhance real-world function and improve quality of life. 

We provide medical directorship to Sheltering Arms Institute inpatient rehabilitation hospital, two pediatric rehabilitation units, outpatient care (including sports medicine and interventional spine care), and consultations at Richmond hospitals, and nursing homes. We are proud to provide PM&R leadership to the nation’s premier Veterans Affairs programs in polytrauma, TBI, SCI, amputation, assistive technology, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy care and interventional pain/spine care at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS). We consistently train some of the strongest residents and fellows in the nation and have alumni throughout the academic and private sector. Learn more about the variety of services by visiting our Patient Care page. 

David X. Cifu, M.D.
Herman J. Flax, MD Professor and Department Chairman