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Dr. Daniel Ryklin, M.D.
Co-founder of the Arizona Pain and Spine Institute
Dr. Daniel Ryklin
Dr. Ryklin believes in a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of chronic pain and encourages his patients to play an active role in managing their condition and have a more functional and productive life.
He is one of the few fellowship-trained pain physicians in the country with a background in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. A native of Belarus, Dr. Ryklin came to the United States at age 14 to realize his dream of becoming a doctor. After completing his specialty training in Chicago and fellowship training in Berkeley, Dr. Ryklin decided to relocate to the Phoenix area to provide cutting-edge, comprehensive pain management. Dr. Ryklin’s areas of expertise include the management of acute and chronic spinal disorders, electrodiagnostic medicine, and musculoskeletal medicine.Dr. Ryklin believes in a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of chronic pain and encourages his patients to play an active role in managing their condition. Because of his background in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Ryklin is skilled in recognizing biomechanical and functional weaknesses. He frequently utilizes the expertise of yoga instructors and physical therapists to help his patients achieve a more functional and productive life.
Education
- Doctor of Medicine
Rosalind Franklin University/The Chicago Medical School
North Chicago, Illinois
July 1998 – June 2002 Undergraduate:
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
June 1994 – June 1998 - Continuing Education Courses:
- “Basic and Advanced Techniques in Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Neuromuscular Disorders” Columbia University, New York City, 2005.
- “Persistent and Breakthrough Pain Management: Individualizing Therapy, Optimizing Function”, presented by Johns Hopkins University, San Francisco, 2007.
- “Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for the Rheumatologist Course”, presented by Cooper University, Palm Springs, 2006.
- “Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Instruction and Hands-on Workshops”, presented by The University of Michigan, Captiva Island, 2006.
- “IDET Therapy and Electrothermal Disc Decompression”, presented by Smith&Nephew, Scottsdale, 2007.
- “Advanced Techniques in Spinal Cord Implantation”, presented by Advanced Bionics, Tucson, 2007.
Professional Organizational Affiliations
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR)
- American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)
- International Spine Intervention Society (ISIS)
Residency
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The University of Chicago/Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
July 2003 – June 2006
Fellowship
- Preliminary Medicine
St. Joseph Hospital/Affiliate of Northwestern University Medical School
Chicago, Illinois
July 2002 – July 2003
Hospital Staff Positions
- Mountain Vista Medical Center, Mesa, AZ
- Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital, Tempe, AZ
- Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Gilbert, AZ
- Chandler Regional Hospital, Chandler, AZ
- Banner Gateway Medical Center, Gilbert, AZ
Publications
- “Neuromuscular Rehabilitation of a Patient with Acute Alcoholic Neuropathy” – a case report presentation at the 2006 Annual Assembly of the Association of Academic Physiatrists. Published in American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 85(3):271, March 2006. - Ryklin, Daniel MD; Park, Ed MD; Lee, Ray MD
- “Development of Oronasal Fistula in a Patient Status Post Anterior C1-C2 Odontoidectomy: a Post-op Complication Developed While on the Rehab Unit” – a case report presentation at the 2006 Annual Assembly of the Association of Academic Physiatrists. Published in American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 85(3):270, March 2006. - Ryklin, Daniel MD; Friedman, Benjamin MD; Gittler, Michelle MD
National Conferences
- 2006: Scholarship grant to attend the “Essentials of Pain Management: Principles and Practice” resident course at the 2006 American Pain Society Annual Assembly.
- 1994: Recipient of Charles “Chick” Evans Academic Scholarship – a full tuition academic scholarship to Northwestern University awarded for outstanding high school accomplishments.
- 1994: Biotechnology Industry National Essay Contest Winner – wrote and published an essay on the influence of biotechnology in medicine in the 21st Century. Received an honorable mention by the Illinois senator during US Congressional proceedings.
ABMS Board Certifications
- Fellow of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR)
- Licensed in Arizona, California, and Illinois
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Queen Creek
18540 E. San Tan Blvd ste # 105 Queen Creek, AZ. 85142
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