John W. Hawkins, DO
Specialties
- Spine
- Sports Medicine
Biography
Dr. Hawkins is a physical medicine/rehabilitation and sports medicine specialist who diagnoses and treats back, neck and peripheral joint disorders, as well as common sport-associated injuries and nerve and muscle disorders.
He performs interventional spine procedures including epidurals, radiofrequency neurotomy and spinal cord stimulator trials, and is experienced in regenerative medicine procedures such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapies. He also performs image-guided joint injections for shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees.
He completed a sports medicine fellowship at Michigan State University where he cared for athletes from all sports as well as a local running clinic. He has experience taking care of athletes ranging from elementary school children to professionals and seniors.
Licenses/Certifications
Michigan State Medical License
Board Certified – American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Board Certified – American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, 2013
Fellowships & Specialty Training
Fellowship: EMG, Interventional Spine and Sport Medicine, Michigan State University, 2017-2019
Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Oakland University/William Beaumont Hospital, 2013-2017
Professional Associations
American Medical Association
American Osteopathic Association
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Spine Intervention Society
American Academy of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
North American Neuromodulation Society
American Medical Society for Sport Medicine