James T Mcdeavitt MD

Dr. James McDeavitt, a recognized leader in educational, research and clinical programs, was named chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine effective January 1, 2014. Shortly thereafter, he also assumed responsibility for clinical business development for the college. Dr. McDeavitt came to Baylor from the Carolinas Health System where he led a substantial expansion of the academic mission of that organization. Dr. McDeavitt received his medical degree from the Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Wake Forest University and, following a year of medical missionary work in rural Guatemala, completed his residency training in PM&R at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, where he served as Chief resident.