Medical Director, Stroke Rehabilitation Program
Ayanna S. Kersey-McMullen, DO, MSPH, is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician (physiatrist) and Medical Director, Stroke Rehabilitation Program with Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network in Allentown.
Dr. Kersey-McMullen sees patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She specializes in stroke rehabilitation, musculoskeletal medicine, osteopathic manipulation and concussion management. Her special interests include performing arts rehabilitation and integrative and lifestyle medicine.
She graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, New Jersey. Dr. Kersey-McMullen completed her residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Baltimore.
Dr. Kersey-McMullen is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Why Did You Choose to Join Good Shepherd?
Because of the compassionate and excellent care that we provide to our patients, the abundance of resources that we have available for treatment and because I believe in the mission of Good Shepherd.
Why Did You Choose Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation?
It felt very organic for me. I like that patients really have to participate in the process of getting well, and I enjoy being the facilitator of that process.
Why Performing Arts Rehabilitation?
I come from a family of artists and really the arts is my first love. I wanted to be able to marry together my career as a physician and the arts.
Specialty
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry)
Areas of Focus
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Osteopathic manipulative medicine
- Concussion management
- Performing arts rehabilitation
- Preventative and integrative care
Education
- Medical School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey
- Graduate School: University of North Carolina School of Public Health, Department of Health Policy and Administration, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Residency: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baltimore, Maryland
Board Certifications
- Pennsylvania State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Additional Certifications
- Cranial Sacral Manipulation
To schedule an appointment with Ayanna S. Kersey-McMullen, DO, MSPH, call 610-776-3278. Her office is located at the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, 850 S. 5th Street, Allentown.
For general information, call 1-888-44-REHAB (73422)