Peter C Esselman, M.D.

Dr. Esselman is a UW professor and chairman of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and chief of rehabilitation medicine at Harborview Medical Center. His clinical interests include the rehabilitation of individuals after traumatic injuries with a focus on traumatic brain injury and burn injuries. He is also interested in quality improvement.

Patient Care Philosophy
The patient and family are the most important part of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.

Clinical Interests
Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation management of individuals with traumatic injuries and stroke.

Research Interests
Improving the outcome of individuals after burn injuries, especially regarding return to work.

Languages
English

Expertise
Brain Injury, Rehabilitation Medicine, Stroke