Richard Wilson, MD, MS

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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About Me

Joined MetroHealth: 2006
Title(s): Department Chair of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Academic Affiliations: Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

I’m a board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at MetroHealth, where I’ve been caring for patients since 2006. I help people recover from neurologic injuries—especially stroke, but also traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other conditions affecting the brain and nerves. I treat patients of all ages, working to improve movement, reduce pain, and restore independence.

I earned my medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio and completed my internship, residency, and fellowship training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation right here at MetroHealth. I also serve as a Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

Whether you’re recovering from a stroke or managing a complex neurologic condition, my goal is to help you get back to the life you want to live—with care that’s personalized, compassionate, and focused on your goals.

Beyond hands-on patient care, Dr. Wilson actively directs clinical trials and studies to test new rehabilitation methods. His work emphasizes both finding what actually works—and making sure it delivers real value. He evaluates not just improvement in function, but also how rehab care affects costs and long-term outcomes. He is well known for his work studying the effects of electrical stimulation on the treatment of chronic pain and for stroke recovery.

Castle and Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors: 2017 - 2025

Cleveland Magazine: Cleveland's Top Docs

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Education & Training

Education

Internship

MetroHealth Medical Center (Ohio) – Physical Med & Rehab

Fellowship

MetroHealth Medical Center (Ohio) – Physical Med & Rehab

Residency

MetroHealth Medical Center (Ohio) – Physical Med & Rehab

Medical Education

Medical College of Ohio (Toledo) MD

Board Certifications

American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Clinical Expertise

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