Ephraim K. Brenman, D.O.

Dr. Ephraim Brenman, of the Ohio Spine Institute at the Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence, specializes in non-surgical spine care options including rehabilitation and pain management. Prior to joining the Ohio Spine Institute, Dr. Brenman practiced at The Spine and Rehabilitation Center in Austin, Texas. He has experience performing electromyography/nerve conduction; botulinum toxin injections; manipulation techniques of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine; spinal injections and peripheral joint injections to alleviate patients’ spinal pain.

Dr. Brenman has conducted extensive research on pain management and, in particular, on the effects that stress and depression have on chronic pain. He has lectured on spine, sports medicine and other orthopedic care issues throughout the country.

"As a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, it is my job and hope to increase the patient's function," says Dr. Brenman. "The Center has various treatment options to achieve this goal."

Dr. Brenman enjoys playing soccer and rugby. He and his wife, Wendy, have two children, Emily and Noah.

Certifications
Diplomate, National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
Board Certified, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Board Certified, American Osteopathic College of Rehabilitation Medicine
Board Certified, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine

Professional Memberships and Organizations
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American College of Sports Medicine
North American Spine Society
American Osteopathic College of Rehabilitation Medicine
Association of Academic Physiatrists
Texas Medical Association
Texas Osteopathic Medical Association
Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation

Education
Bachelor of arts degree in biology, summa cum laude, Washington University, St. Louis, Mo.
Doctorate degree in Osteopathic Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Kansas City, Mo.
Internship in Internal Medicine, Deaconess Hospital, St. Louis University Medical School, St. Louis, Mo.
Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Ill.
Fellowship in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.

Honors and Awards
Scholl Recognition Award for Rehabilitation Research, The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Ill.
Harris Resident Award, The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Ill.
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society