Bruce Merrill Gans BS, MS, MD

Dr. Bruce Gans' distinguished career in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) spans three decades. When he joined the Kessler Institute as Chief Medical Officer in 2003, he brought vast experience as a leading clinician, educator, researcher, administrator and advocate. His publications include articles, abstracts and book chapters.

Dr. Gans is board certified in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and electrodiagnostic medicine, and now specializes in the care of adults with childhood-onset disabling conditions, such as spina bifida. Prior to joining the Kessler Institute, Dr. Gans served as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Tufts University in Boston. He held a similar position in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Wayne State University in Detroit. He also served as Senior Vice President of Post Acute Rehabilitation and Senior Services at the Detroit Medical Center and President of the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.