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Our department has a dynamic mix of faculty with outstanding educational preparation, research, and expertise in clinical practice. We are housed in a state of the art facility within a nationally ranked research-focused university.

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Connie Bonds

Connie Bonds

Administrative Supervisor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 382
205-934-5909

David M. Morris, PT, PhD, FAPTA

David M. Morris, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, UAB Distinguished Professor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 383
205-934-0418

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Constance Blakney

Constance Blakney

Program Coordinator II This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 375
205-934-4363

Patrick Berner, PT, DPT, RDN

Patrick Berner, PT, DPT, RDN

Assistant Professor
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SHPB 331
205-934-3566

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Haley Harvey

Haley Harvey

Program Coordinator II This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 360X
205-934-5908

Andrea Bowens, PT, DPT, PhD

Andrea Bowens, PT, DPT, PhD

Associate Professor
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
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SHPB 370
205-934-5901

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Cara Bullard, PT, DPT

Cara Bullard, PT, DPT

Assistant Professor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 389
205-996-1359

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Mackenzie Johnson

Mackenzie Johnson

Communication Specialist This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 360X
205-908-0069

Jennifer Christy, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Jennifer Christy, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Professor and DPT Program Director, SHP Interim Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 331
205-934-5903
 

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Elisa Lewis

Elisa Lewis

Program Manager II This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 381
205-934-4644

Alex Evancho, PT, DPT

Alex Evancho, PT, DPT

Assistant Professor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SRS R027
205-996-8130
 

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Melanie Hart, PhD

Melanie Hart, PhD

Professor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 386
205-934-0066

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Christopher Hurt, PhD

Christopher Hurt, PhD

Associate Professor and B.S. in Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science Program Director This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 334
205-934-8517

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Brian King, PT, MSPT

Brian King, PT, MSPT

Assistant Professor
Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
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SHPB 333
205-975-3592
 

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Katherine Sims

Katherine Sims

Program Coordinator II This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 362
205-934-3566

Donald Lein, Jr. PT, PhD

Donald Lein, Jr. PT, PhD

Bergman/Pinkston Endowed Professor, Director of Continuing Education and Community Outreach, Professor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 336
205-934-0241

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John D. Lowman, PT, PhD

John D. Lowman, PT, PhD

Director of Residency Education,
Professor
Board-Certified Cardiopulmonary Clinical Specialist
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SHPB 344
205-934-5892

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Ashley Parish, PT, DPT, PhD, CRT

Ashley Parish, PT, DPT, PhD, CRT

Associate Professor
Board-Certified Cardiopulmonary Clinical Specialist
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SHPB 376
205-975-1976

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Tara Pearce, PT, DHS

Tara Pearce, PT, DHS

Director of Clinical Education, Associate Professor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 332
205-934-5964

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Patty Perez, PT, DScPT

Patty Perez, PT, DScPT

Director of Student Affairs, Associate Professor
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
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SHPB 387
205-934-9104

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William Reed, DC, PhD

William Reed, DC, PhD

Director, PhD in Rehabilitation Science, Professor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
WEBB 379
205-934-3261

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Laura White, PT, DScPT

Laura White, PT, DScPT

Associate Professor,
Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
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SHPB 335
205-934-5447

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Jereme D. Wilroy, PhD

Jereme D. Wilroy, PhD

Associate Professor and Director of ResearchThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 132

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LaDarius (LD) Woods, PT, DPT, PhD, CSCS

LaDarius (LD) Woods, PT, DPT, PhD, CSCS

Director of Access and Engagement,
Associate Professor
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SHPB 341
205-934-6264

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Elizabeth Wylie, PT, DPT

Elizabeth Wylie, PT, DPT

Assistant Professor
Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
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SHPB 386
205-975-9994

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Abebaw Yohannes, MSc, PhD

Abebaw Yohannes, MSc, PhD

Professor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SHPB 372
205-996-1579

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