Asare Christian, M.D., M.P.H.

Meet Dr. Christian

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 PM&R. 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.

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • International Rehabilitation Forum
  • International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
  • National Medical Association
  • American Public Health Association
  • Ghana Physicians and Surgeons Foundation Association of Academic Physiatrist

approach to care

At Aether Medicine, the patient is seen as a client and we take our relationship with our patients seriously. We are interested in building relationships with our clients. We care about the in-between transactions. We are interested in preventing problems before they occur. It is, therefore, necessary to not only check-in when you are in pain, but more importantly when you are not in pain, so we can encourage and prevent problems before they occur or worsen.  Dr. Christian focuses on holistic care helping patients create simple strategies they can carry out to manage pain and improve function. He believes in a more individualized approach to pain management. By taking the time to get to know every patient that walks through the door, he is able to create a unique and effective treatment plan for each individual.

Reviews

"Dr. Christian and his practice are hands down one of the best. His holistic approach to medicine is something you rarely see in healthcare. As a Physical Therapist, I often refer patients to physicians to collaborate and my number one answer is Dr. Christian at Aether Medicine. The time, care, and determination he shows to his patients is uncanny. Recommend 10/10."

M.L.

Google

"Dr Christian has been my doctor for several years now. I was unable to walk when I first met him. 5 years later I am able to walk and I am again a functioning beyond anything I would have dreamt would be possible. I am walking again and also driving. I’m able to live my life again. Please allow Dr. Christian help you should you need his guidance."

C.S.

Google

"Dr. Christian is a friend and former colleague that I would trust with my life and those of my family. His professional skill and ethic in the field of physical medicine and rehab is truly special. He dedication to improving access to healing is one to be honored!"

C.M.

Google

"Innovative, attentive, and effective. Dr Christian knows how to look at the big picture. He is compassionate and understanding and focused on helping you achieve your goals. You never feel rushed and always feel heard. He is truly one of a kind and I would highly recommend him."

L.E.

Google

"My wife experienced a concussion in a car accident a few years back and was treated by Dr. Christian. She could not move her neck left or right for a month along with terrible pain and headaches, which led to vision problems. From her first visit, Dr. Christian helped her get her neck moving side to side again. From that point until now, she feels that after going through all that, she has a normal life today thanks to his treatment. He truly cares about the patients, they are not just numbers or statistics to him. She is totally grateful to him for getting the pain under control and now at his new practice, the peptide therapy has helped her get her Polycystic Ovary Syndrome under control. This helps her with weight loss (down 58 pounds), and the PCOS symptoms have almost disappeared. She is grateful to have an amazing physician like him in her life, we are both very thankful for everything he has done for us!"

N.E.

Google

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