{"id":109643,"date":"2022-02-10T16:02:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T16:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maryfreebed.com\/?page_id=109643"},"modified":"2025-10-14T19:33:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T19:33:50","slug":"physicians","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/physicians\/","title":{"rendered":"Kids Physicians"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Kids Physicians<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; line-height: 24.0pt; background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #212121;\">Our physicians are pediatric physiatrists \u2013 doctors board-certified in rehabilitation for children of all ages. Focused solely on kids, they lead dedicated teams of skilled therapists, nurses and other specialists to help your child achieve the highest level of independence after an illness, injury or congenital condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-106273 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kidswp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/staff_physicians_dr_victoria_Dufour_do-9166-400x339.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Victoria Dufour\" width=\"400\" height=\"339\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/staff_physicians_dr_victoria_Dufour_do-9166-400x339.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/staff_physicians_dr_victoria_Dufour_do-9166-1024x867.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/staff_physicians_dr_victoria_Dufour_do-9166-768x650.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/staff_physicians_dr_victoria_Dufour_do-9166.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Victoria Dufour, D.O.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Dufour is a pediatric physiatrist who cares for Mary Free Bed Kids patients in both our Grand Rapids hospital\u2019s inpatient program and outpatient clinic. She joined Mary Free Bed in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>She earned her medical degree at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Case Western Reserve University \u2013 MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. Dr. Dufour also completed a fellowship in pediatric rehabilitation medicine at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital \u2013 Harvard Medical School in Boston.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kids Physicians &nbsp; Our physicians are pediatric physiatrists \u2013 doctors board-certified in rehabilitation for children of all ages. Focused solely on kids, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-kids-child.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-109643","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"body_sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"content_editor":"<h2>Our Doctors<\/h2>\r\nOur <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/about-mary-free-bed\/\">physicians<\/a> are pediatric physiatrists \u2013 doctors board-certified in rehabilitation for children of all ages. Focused solely on kids, they lead dedicated teams of skilled therapists, nurses and other specialists to help your child achieve the highest level of independence after an illness, injury or congenital condition.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meet the Mary Free Bed Kids doctors and get answers to commonly asked questions below.<\/strong>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion_group","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"text_holder":{"heading":"Commonly Asked Questions","content":""},"accordion_item":[{"accordion_title":"What is physiatry?","accordion_content":"Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&amp;R), also known as physiatry, is a medical specialty that emphasizes the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of people disabled by disease, disorder or injury.\r\n\r\n<strong>Physiatrists <\/strong>are physicians who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/locations\/\">Mary Free Bed<\/a> Rehabilitation Hospital\u2019s physiatrists work with therapists to treat patients with physical and cognitive disabilities. Their goal is to create and execute an individualized plan for every patient \u2013 to improve function, prevent further disability, avert disease complications and assist caregivers with treatment.\r\n\r\nMary Free Bed\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/faq\/\">pediatric physiatrists <\/a>are all board-certified in pediatric rehabilitation medicine. Focused solely on kids, they lead dedicated teams of skilled therapists, nurses and other specialists to help your child achieve the highest level of independence after an illness, injury or congenital condition."},{"accordion_title":"What pediatric conditions are treated? ","accordion_content":"Mary Free Bed Kids offers comprehensive rehabilitation for children with complex and common conditions.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Amputation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Autism<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Brachial Plexus<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Brain Injury<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Burns<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cancer<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cerebral Palsy<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Chronic Pain (Complex regional pain syndrome, amplified musculoskeletal pain)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Clubfoot<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Developmental Delay<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Dysphagia Feeding Difficulties<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Gait Abnormalities (toe walking, intoeing and others)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Head Injuries<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Limb Differences<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lymphedema<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Multiple Trauma<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Muscle and nerve disorders<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Musculoskeletal\/Sports injuries<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Myelodysplasia<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Neurological Disorders<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Orthopedic Plagiocephaly<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Post Concussion<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Scoliosis<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Spasticity<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Speech Difficulties<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Spinal Cord Injury<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sports Injury<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Stroke<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Torticollis and plagiocephaly<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},{"accordion_title":"What pediatric rehabilitation programs are available? ","accordion_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Outpatient Rehabilitation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cerebral Palsy Multidisciplinary Clinic<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Neonatal Follow-up Clinic<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pediatric Post Concussion Clinic<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Advance Management of Spasticity Program (in conjunction with pediatric neurology, neurosurgery and orthopedics at Helen DeVos Children\u2019s Hospital)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;"},{"accordion_title":"What treatment methods are used? ","accordion_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>Ordering specific therapies and managing their rehabilitation program<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Medications for spasticity<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Botox injections and nerve blocks for spasticity<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Management of baclofen pumps<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Determine appropriate orthotics<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Adaptive equipment such as walkers and wheelchairs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Patient\/Family education<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},{"accordion_title":"Where can I find pediatric physiatry services?","accordion_content":"We provide Michigan\u2019s most comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation services. You'll find us at several locations across the state. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/get-care\/\">contact us<\/a> directly to learn more."}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_and_circle_image","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"text_holder":{"content_editor":"<strong>Emily Gladstone, D.O.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Gladstone joined the Mary Free Bed Kids team of physiatrists in January. She primarily treats patients in our outpatient setting.\r\n\r\nShe attended A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at MetroHealth-Case Western Reserve University, where she served as academic chief resident.\r\n\r\nDr. Gladstone did fellowship training in pediatric PM&amp;R at Gillette Children\u2019s Specialty Healthcare \u2013 University of Minnesota."},"image":109235},{"acf_fc_layout":"circle_image_and_content","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"image":106274,"text_holder":{"content_editor":"<strong>Douglas Henry, M.D.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Henry cares for Mary Free Bed Kids patients. He\u2019s triple board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, pediatrics and pediatric rehabilitation medicine.\r\n\r\nDr. Henry, who joined Mary Free Bed in 2019, specializes in the treatment of physical and cognitive issues, including cerebral palsy, spasticity management, traumatic injuries, stroke and muscle and nerve disorders. He\u2019s an expert in pediatric chronic pain conditions, including complex regional pain syndrome and fibromyalgia.\r\n\r\nHe earned his medical degree from Wayne State University and completed a combined residency in pediatrics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Children\u2019s Hospital of Michigan and the Detroit Medical Center Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, respectively.\r\n\r\n[embed]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5tUfS7eqHlU[\/embed]"}},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_and_circle_image","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"text_holder":{"content_editor":"<strong>Andrea Kuldanek, M.D<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nDr. Kuldanek,\u00a0a\u00a0member of the Mary Free Bed family since 1982, has played an instrumental role in the growth of Mary Free Bed\u2019s pediatric programs and oversees its secure inpatient unit.\r\n\r\nBoard\u00a0certified in\u00a0both\u00a0Pediatrics and\u00a0Physical\u00a0Medicine and\u00a0Rehabilitation, Dr.\u00a0Kuldanek\u00a0specializes in the treatment of brain injuries and disorders arising from trauma, stroke, infection and other complex neurological conditions.\r\n\r\nA\u00a0graduate of Wayne State University Medical School, Dr.\u00a0Kuldanek\u00a0also specializes in the treatment of patients with cerebral palsy and spasticity management.\r\n\r\n[embed]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Hhc6yHeabQM[\/embed]"},"image":109836},{"acf_fc_layout":"circle_image_and_content","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"image":108518,"text_holder":{"content_editor":"<strong>Marianne Mousigian, M.D.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Mousigian specializes in pediatric rehabilitation and is a member of the Mary Free Bed Kids team of physiatrists. She cares for patients in both our inpatient and outpatient programs at the Grand Rapids campus.\r\n\r\nShe earned her medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan (Michigan Medicine), where she also completed a fellowship in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. She joined Mary Free Bed in November 2021.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GrCey8Bgp4s"}},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_and_circle_image","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"text_holder":{"content_editor":"<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yunna Sinskey, M.D.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Sinskey is a board-certified physiatrist who specializes in the treatment of adult and pediatric amputee patients. In addition, she provides physical medicine and rehabilitation consults for the sub-acute program and sees pediatric patients at our outpatient clinic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">After earning her medical degree from Geisel Medical School at Dartmouth, Dr. Sinskey completed her physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. She also completed an amputee fellowship at the University of Washington. She joined Mary Free Bed in 2024.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span>"},"image":121049},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_and_circle_image","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"text_holder":{"content_editor":"<h2>Saginaw<\/h2>\r\n<strong>Ian Gonzales, M.D.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Gonzales is board-certified in adult and pediatric rehabilitation medicine, and treats adults and children with a variety of diagnoses in both inpatient and outpatient settings at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation at Covenant HealthCare.\r\n\r\nAfter earning his medical degree at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, he completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at Oakland University-William Beaumont Hospital, where he was chief resident. Dr. Gonzales did fellowship training in pediatric PM&amp;R at the University of Michigan. He joined Mary Free in 2020."},"image":104649},{"acf_fc_layout":"circle_image_and_content","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"image":104277,"text_holder":{"content_editor":"<h2>Traverse City<\/h2>\r\n<strong>Kimberly Augenstein, M.D.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Augenstein specializes in treating children and adolescents with developmental and physical disabilities, and traumatic brain injury, and spasticity in adults and children. She also performs electrodiagnostic testing, is a member of the inpatient rehabilitation team at Mary Free Bed at Munson Healthcare and performs rehabilitation consults at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. She\u2019s been a member of the Munson medical staff since 1998.\r\n\r\nShe\u2019s board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, general pediatrics and pediatric rehabilitation medicine. She\u2019s a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, and is a member of the Christian Medical Association.\r\n\r\nShe earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan, where she also completed a combined residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and pediatrics. 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