Name:  Drew D. Lewis, DO
Undergraduate: University of Puget Sound
Medical School: Des Moines University
Internship: Downey Regional Medical Center
Residency: University of California at Davis (UC Davis)
Additional Degrees/Training: Undergraduate Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Fellowship – DMU

Q: What first attracted you to Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation?
A:  Having thoroughly enjoyed learning about the art of manual medicine, I found myself wanting to learn as much as possible about the neuromusculoskeletal system.  Finding out that PM&R not only had this as a major focus, but that it also primarily focuses on the treatment of patients from a ‘how can we help this person function better standpoint’ – I knew I had found the right specialty for me.

Q: Do you practice a specific specialty?
A:  My practice is primarily outpatient musculoskeletal PM&R with most patients referred to my clinic for Osteopathic Manual Medicine treatment of pain or injury.

Q: Why did you join AOCPMR?
A:  I joined AOCPMR to find more like-minded colleagues who share similar passions for helping patients live more fulfilled lives with less dysfunction.

Q: What do you love about belonging to AOCPMR?
A:  I have thoroughly enjoyed the collegial atmosphere of the conferences.  They are great opportunities to meet other osteopathic physiatrists – who are often experts in their field – and network.  In addition, the academic quality of the presentations has been terrific.

Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A:  Most of my free time is spent with my wonderful wife and three small daughters.  I try to keep some time for exercise on a regular basis.  Otherwise we enjoy spending time with family and friends as much as possible.