Simon M. Willis, MD

Description

Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Dr. Willis is a double-board-certified physiatrist specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with extra training in pain medicine.After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Biology at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, Dr. Willis earned a medical degree from Aureus University School of Medicine in Oranjestad, Aruba. He went on to complete his internship at MedStar Harbor Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, followed by a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Residency at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital/Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. He then completed fellowship training in pain medicine at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.Dr. Willis decided to pursue a career in medicine after overcoming injuries from his own athletic career. Leaning on his personal experiences, Dr. Willis understands the importance of regaining overall function and maintaining wellness. His clinical interests include the non-operative management of musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions, ranging from joint, muscle, and sports injuries to more significant illnesses, such as spinal cord injury, post-stroke care, spasticity management, post-amputation management, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis.“Utilizing a multi-modal and individualized approach, I strive to help patients maximize their functional abilities with the goal of improving their quality of life. Helping patients return to the hobbies and recreational activities they love is what I find most rewarding.”When Dr. Willis is not practicing medicine, he enjoys playing golf, biking, hiking, skiing and traveling with his wife and son.