Faculty
Residency Program Director
Medical Director of Inpatient Neuroscience and Associate Professor Wayne State University School of Medicine
Dr. Ajluni joined the physiatry staff at Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in 2011, serves as an associate professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Wayne State University School of Medicine and is the program director for the PM&R residency program.
Dr. Ajluni graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. He also earned a master's degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Michigan. Dr. Ajluni's post-graduate training includes a residency in PM&R at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, Wheaton, Ill., and an internship in general surgery at Wayne State University.
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Vice President of Medical Affairs
Chief of Staff
Cinical Professor
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Medical Director of Spinal Cord Injury and Associate Professor, Wayne State University School of Medicine
mbush-ar@dmc.org
Dr. Bush-Arnold attending medical school at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences. He went on to residency at Emory University in Atlanta before starting at the Rehabilitation Insitite of Michigan. Dr. Bush-Arnold then decided to pursue a fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury at the University of Michigan. He is the Medical Director of Spinal Cord Injury at RIM. His interests include traumatic and non-traumatic SCI and adaptive sports.
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Medical Director of Consults
ppapalek@dmc.org
Pano Papalekas, MD, graduated from the University of Toledo Medical College of Ohio and went on to residency at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center. After several years in a private practice he joined the staff at Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. You’ll find Dr. Papalekas rounding on the Consult service or seeing patients in clinic. His clinic specialty focuses on electromyography.
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smadhava@dmc.org
Dr. Santhosh Madhavan graduated from Wayne State School of Medicine and completed his residency at WSU/DMC in PM&R. He remained in the Detroit area running a private practice for almost 15 years before returning to the DMC to join the Rehabilitation of Michigan staff. Currently, within the group, he is mainly performing in-patient consultations at DMC and Henry Ford Hospital.
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Medical Director of Inpatient General
Erin McCarty, M.D. joined the physiatry staff at Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in 2020. She completed her medical degree at the Michigan State University, moving on from there to complete her residency at Emory University in Atlanta. She serves as the attending in charge of the spinal cord injury unit.
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Clinical Associate Professor
Drustom@dmc.org
Dr. Rustom has been an integral part of the Detroit medical community since 2005. He pursued his undergraduate studies at Wayne State University and subsequently completed his medical education at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Kitts.
During medical school, he gained valuable experience by completing rotations across various locations nationwide, including Maine, Maryland, Wisconsin, and Georgia. Upon graduating, Dr. Rustom further honed his expertise as the Chief Resident in Physiatry at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. His dedication to specialization led him to extend his training, and in 2017, he successfully completed the Anesthesiology Pain Medicine Fellowship at the Detroit Medical Center.
Currently, Dr. Rustom holds several distinguished roles, serving as faculty for the PM&R residency and primary care Sports Medicine Fellowship. Moreover, he acts as the associate program director for the Pain Management Fellowship. His passion for education and mentorship extends to guiding future medical doctors, residents, and fellows.
As a clinical Associate Professor at Wayne State University's School of Medicine, Dr. Rustom is committed to advancing medical knowledge and fostering growth in the medical community. His expertise lies in physical medicine and rehabilitation, with a particular focus on pain management. His clinical interests encompass a wide range of conditions, including lumbar/cervical spondylosis, spinal stenosis, CRPS, joint pain, peripheral neuropathy, post-surgical pain, failed knee and back syndrome, and chronic pain.
Dr. Rustom employs an interdisciplinary approach to pain management, collaborating with therapists, psychologists, and nutritional specialists to promote a lifestyle of well-being and freedom from pain. He is skilled in various types of injections, such as joint injections, epidurals, lumbar rhizotomy, minimally invasive spinal procedures, and neuromodulation (spinal cord/peripheral nerve stimulation). His preference for ultrasound/fluoroscopic techniques underscores his commitment to safe and effective procedural outcomes.
Actively engaged in the medical community, Dr. Rustom frequently participates in various medical societies, presenting cases of interest at local and regional conferences. His dedication to research-based practices is evident through his involvement with the Institutional Review Board at Wayne State University, overseeing research-related activities.
Dr. Rustom's deep connection to Detroit is further evidenced by the birth of all three of his children in the city. Outside of his medical endeavors, he finds enjoyment in outdoor activities and actively participates in his children's school and extracurricular activities and sports
Dr. Seidel is a prominent specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Head of Henry Ford’s Spine Center. He is focused on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with appropriate medications, therapy and other interventions. He uses electrodiagnostic medicine as an extension of his evaluation process to determine symptoms, treatment approaches, and facilitate patient care decisions.
Dr. Seidel is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Wayne State University and Michigan State University. He is a member of both the American and Michigan Academies of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as the Macomb County Medical Society, Michigan Medical Society and the American Medical Association.
He is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Academy of the Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He has been recognized as a top physician in the Detroit Super Doctors list.
A graduate of State University School of Medicine in New York, Dr. Seidel is also a diplomate and fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a diplomate of the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
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Pain Medicinge Fellowship Program Director
msabbagh@dmc.org
Dr. Sabbagh completed his medical degree at Medical University of the Americas. He continued on with residency at WSU/DMC. This was followed by a Pain Fellowship with the DMC Anesthesiology department. Dr. Sabbagh started with the DMC in 2015 and has a thriving Pain PM&R Clinic at RIM.
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aturfe@dmc.org
Dr. Turfe serves as both faculty for the PM&R Residency and Pain Medicine Fellowship. He graduated from Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine and later completed his residency in PM&R here at RIM where he served as Chief Resident. This was followed by a Pain Medicine Fellowship with the DMC Anesthesiology Department. Dr. Turfe enjoys working alongside residents and fellows to correlate a comprehensive physical exam with diagnostic imaging to choose the most beneficial procedure. He enjoys mentoring residents and fellows, and is always looking for interesting cases to submit to national conferences. Outside of medicine he is an avid fan of Michigan football and all Detroit sports. Dr. Turfe enjoys trying out new local restaurants and visiting the Detroit Institute of Arts where he favors exhibits from the Impressionism Era.
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Continuity Clinic and Workers Comp and Associate Professor, Wayne State University School of Medicine
twilliamson@dmc.org
Dr. Williamson completed his medical degree at Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland. He continued onto residency at WSU/DMC. He joined the physiatry staff in 2020 and has started a continuity clinic for our residents to continue learning with patients to see additional outcomes. Dr. Williamson is personally active in sports and clinically sees all types of patients with musculoskeletal injuries, after effects of stroke and brain injury and worker’s comp cases.