Matthew Mayer, MD, FAAP, FAAPMR

About Dr. Matthew Mayer

Matthew Mayer, MD, FAAP, FAAPMR is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and an attending physician in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at Children’s Hospital Colorado. With over 15 years of experience in pediatric rehabilitation medicine, Dr. Mayer specializes in helping children with physical impairments achieve maximum development and independent function. His holistic, patient-centered approach has earned him high praise, including multiple patient satisfaction awards.

Through Pediatric Rehab Consulting, Dr. Mayer leverages his extensive clinical, academic, and leadership expertise to provide objective, evidence-based medical legal consulting for cases involving pediatric rehabilitation, trauma, and disability. His background ensures reliable testimony and consultations grounded in real-world medical practice. He emphasizes improving function and quality of life, guiding therapy recommendations, orthotics prescriptions, adaptive equipment, and comprehensive medical management.

Affiliations:
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Profile
Children's Hospital Colorado Profile

Services

Pediatric Rehab Consulting offers tailored medical legal consulting services, drawing on Dr. Mayer’s deep expertise in pediatric rehabilitation to support attorneys, insurers, and organizations. Services include:

• Expert Witness Testimony in pediatric rehabilitation, trauma, and disability cases
• Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
• Case File Reviews and Medical Record Analysis
• Consultation on Treatment Plans, Prognosis, and Long-Term Outcomes

Available for cases nationwide, with a focus on ethical, unbiased assessments.

Clinical Expertise & Conditions Treated

Dr. Mayer’s practice encompasses a wide range of pediatric conditions, making him a valuable resource for complex medical legal matters. Key areas include:

Conditions

• Cerebral Palsy & Movement Disorders
• Neuromuscular Diseases
• Traumatic & Acquired Brain Injuries
• Stroke & Spine Conditions
• Trauma/Nerve Injuries
• Gait Abnormalities & Muscle Weakness

Procedures & Skills

• EMG Electrodiagnostics
• Spasticity Management
• Orthotics Prescriptions & Adaptive Equipment Recommendations
• Therapy & Rehabilitation Planning

Care Philosophy: Dr. Mayer prioritizes improving function and quality of life through individualized, holistic treatment, always placing the best interests of patients and families first.

Patient Reviews & Awards

Curriculum Vitae Highlights

Education

• 1996–2000, B.A., Bryn Athyn College, Philadelphia, PA
• 2001–2005, M.D., University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
• 2005–2010, Double Boarded Residency Program, Combined Residencies in Pediatrics / Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Cincinnati / Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

Academic Appointments

• 2016–present, Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, University of Colorado, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatric Rehab Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO
• 2010–2016, Assistant Professor, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Pediatric Rehab Medicine, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO

Board Certifications

• Board Certified in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2018–present)
• Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2011–present)
• Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Pediatrics (2009–present)

For full CV, contact Dr. Mayer directly.

Contact

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