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Margaret A. Moutvic-Wasz, M.D.

  1. Palliative Care Specialist
  2. Physiatrist
  3. Neuromuscular Disease Specialist

Margaret Moutvic, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She divides her time between the Neurology and PM&R clinics at the Mayo Clinic. She is Medical Director of the Neurologic Disease Rehabilitation subsection of the department. Her clinical interest include Neurologic Disorders, Motor Neuron Disease, Arthritis, and Geriatrics.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Moutvic is an accomplished leader, actively participating in the PM&R Residency and Fellowship training program. She provides valuable one-on-one education for the next generation of PM&R physicians by allowing them crucial insight into the daily duties of a Physiatrist. She has extensive history as a mentor and is the recipient of several awards including:

  • Mayo Medical School for Excellence in Teaching
  • Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Excellence in Clinical Care Award
  • Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Teacher of the Year Award
  • Patient Experience Provider Recognition Award

Dr. Moutvic has presented across the United States, most recently presenting on the topics of Shoulder Pain and Weakness, Severe Copper Deficiency, Functional Movement Disorders, and Rehabilitation for Multiple Sclerosis and ALS.

  1. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  2. Angelman syndrome
  3. Arthritis
  4. Arthropathy
  5. Atypical Parkinsonism
  6. Autoimmune neurological disorder
  7. Axial spondyloarthritis
  8. Back pain
  9. Balance problem
  10. Brachial plexus neuropathy
  11. Bursitis
  12. Cerebral palsy
  13. Cervical herniated disk
  14. Cervical myelopathy
  15. Cervical radiculopathy
  16. Cervical spinal stenosis
  17. Cervical spondylosis
  18. Cervical spondylotic myelopathy
  19. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
  20. Degenerative disk disease
  21. Degenerative scoliosis
  22. Demyelinating neuropathy
  23. Discogenic back pain
  24. Duchenne muscular dystrophy
  25. Dystonia
  26. Foot drop
  27. Functional limitation
  28. Functional movement disorder
  29. Functional neurologic disorder
  30. Gait disturbance
  31. Gait unsteadiness
  32. Guillain Barre syndrome
  33. Herniated disk
  34. Inflammatory arthritis
  35. Inflammatory myopathy
  36. Juvenile amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  37. Lumbar herniated disk
  38. Lumbar pain
  39. Lumbar radiculopathy
  40. Lumbar spinal stenosis
  41. Lumbar spondylosis
  42. Motor neuron disease
  43. Movement disorder
  44. Multiple sclerosis
  45. Muscle atrophy
  46. Muscle cramp
  47. Muscle spasms
  48. Muscle weakness
  49. Muscular dystrophy
  50. Myelopathy
  51. Myopathy
  52. Neck pain
  53. Neurodevelopmental disorder
  54. Neurologic muscle weakness
  55. Neuromuscular disorder
  56. Neuromuscular scoliosis
  57. Neuropathy
  58. Paraparesis
  59. Parkinsonism
  60. Parkinson's disease
  61. Peroneal neuropathy
  62. Quadriparesis
  63. Radiculopathy
  64. Sacroiliac pain syndromes
  65. Sacroiliitis
  66. Sciatic neuropathy
  67. Spasticity
  68. Spinal muscular atrophy
  1. Arthritis rehabilitation
  2. Assistive technology therapy
  3. Back pain management
  4. Exercise therapy
  5. Geriatric physical therapy
  6. Multiple sclerosis therapy
  7. Musculoskeletal exam
  8. Neurological rehabilitation
  9. Outpatient clinical consultation
  10. Physical examination
  11. Rehabilitation therapy
  12. Spasticity therapy
  • Rehabilitation for neurologic conditions.
  1. 1991
    ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1991
    Resident - Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1987
    MDLoyola University & Stritch School of Medicine
  4. 1983
    BS - BiologyUniversity of Illinois

Certifications

  1. 1993
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    2023-2024 Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association
  2. 2023
    Karis AwardMayo Clinic Values Council
  3. 2022
    Top Performing Provider Patient Experience AwardRochester Mayo Clinic Experience
  4. 2020
    Provider Recognition AwardRochester Mayo Clinic Experience
  5. 2020
    Teacher of the Year AwardMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  6. 2020
    Unparalleled Experience - 99th PercentileRochester Mayo Clinic Experience
  7. 2018
    Excellence in Clinical Care Award Mayo Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  8. 2001
    Mayo Medical School for Excellence in TeachingMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    SecretaryMayo Alumni Association - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  2. 2011 - 2022
    Clinical DirectorNeurodegenerative Disease Oriented Groups (DOG), Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  3. 2009
    Examiner of ResidentsAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  4. 2009 - 2020
    MemberMayo Clinic Patient Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  5. 2007
    Examiner of ResidentsAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  6. 2007
    MemberAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  7. 2005
    MemberExpanded Coverage Task Force, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  8. 2003 - 2007
    Member3 Mary Brigh Executive Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  9. 2003
    Guide to Self-Care, Mayo Clinic HealthQuest, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)
  10. 2003
    Guide to Self-Care, Mayo Clinic HealthQuest, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)
  11. 2003 - present
    MemberPM&R Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  12. 2000 - 2021
    MemberAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
  13. 2000 - 2007
    DirectorResidency Program, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  14. 2000 - 2007
    ChairPM&R Resident Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  15. 2000 - 2007
    MemberGraduate Education Committee - Medical and Laboratory Specialties, Mayo Clinic Committees
  16. 2000 - 2007
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  17. 1997 - 2000
    ChairUndergraduate Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  18. 1997 - 2007
    MemberRecruitment Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  19. 1997 - 1999
    MemberSafety Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  20. 1996 - 1998
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  21. 1996 - 1999
    Editorial Board MemberMayo Clinic HealthQuest, Office of Intellectual Property (formerly Mayo Medical Ventures)
  22. 1995 - 2000
    ChairResident Selection Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  23. 1995 - 2007
    MemberPM&R Resident Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  24. 1994 - 1998
    MemberWorker's Compensation Committee, Minnesota Medical Association
  25. 1994 - 1997
    MemberVocational Services - Rochester Office - Medical Consultative Division
  26. 1993
    MemberMidwest Task Force for Development of Standardized Patient Exam, National Board of Medical Examiners
  27. 1992 - 1998
    MemberErgonomic Task Force, Safety Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  28. 1991 - 1998
    Medical DirectorWork Rehabilitation Center, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  29. 1991 - present
    MemberUndergraduate Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  30. 1991 - 2015
    Interdisciplinary Arthritis Rehabilitation Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  31. 1991 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  32. 1991 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  33. 1991 - present
    MemberMinnesota Physiatric Society, American Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  34. 1990 - 2007
    MemberResident Selection Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  35. 1987 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association

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