Dr. Asare B. Christian, M.D., M.P.H.
Meet Dr. Christian, a Board-Certified Physiatrist and Pain Management Specialist
As a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, Dr. Christian specializes in pain and musculoskeletal medicine. With a previous role as outpatient medical director of Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network in Lehigh Valley, PA, and an academic appointment at the University of Pennsylvania Department of PM&R, Dr. Christian has the expertise to provide the best possible care. He earned his board certification through the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is the owner and medical director of Aether Medicine in the Wayne, Mainline Philadelphia, PA area.
Dr. Christian is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician (Physiatrist). Clinically, Dr. Christian enjoys pain medicine and musculoskeletal medicine. He is the previous outpatient medical director of Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network in Lehigh Valley, PA, and he has an academic appointment with the University of Pennsylvania Department of PM&R. Dr. Christian earned his board certification through the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is the owner and medical director of Aether Medicine in the Wayne, Mainline Philadelphia, PA area.
Skills and Specialties
Dr. Christian is multifaceted in his medical techniques combining advanced technology, innovative and traditional medicine to provide solutions. He has extensive knowledge and skills in the management of Musculoskeletal and Neurological Rehabilitation. Dr. Christian uses his skills to provide effective Holistic Treatment for Joint Pain, Low Back Pain, and Migraines. He provides Rehabilitation Services for Stroke, multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson, and more. Dr. Christian is an expert in Neurotoxin Medicine (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Myobloc), treating multiple arrays of painful conditions such as Cervical Dystonia, Chronic Migraines, Spasticity, and Chronic Back Pain. Dr. Christian takes a Holistic approach and specializes in the use of Medical Cannabis in Pain Management and other conditions.
Education and Training
Dr. Christian received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2009, where he was awarded Student of the Year in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Christian earned and completed an internship at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee. He received his PM & R Training from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2013. He is a graduate of the Mongan Commonwealth Fund Fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He also obtained a Master's Degree in Public Health at the Harvard School of Public Health with a concentration in Health Policy and Management. Dr. Christian's interest in the use of technology to create value for Patients led to recent completion of course work in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare at the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Dr. Christian has obtained advance training in Chronic Pain management, Spasticity, ultrasound-guided Injections, Medical Cannabis Titration. He's dedicated to learning innovative skills and techniques that bring value to his Patient. He's a lifetime learner and enjoying finding new solutions for his Patients.