UTHSCSA Faculty Profiles v1.0

Walsh, Nicolas E

School of Medicine
Rehab Medicine
(210) 567-5350
walshn@uthscsa.edu

Nicolas E. Walsh MD is Chairman and Professor with tenure with the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. He was recently appointed President of the Medical-Dental Staff of University Health System for 2009-2010. Dr. Walsh is a member of the International Steering Committee of the Bone and Joint Decade: 2000-2010, a member of the International Society of PM&R and author of many journals and book chapters. Dr. Walsh has served as Chairman of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, President of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, and a member of the National Board of Medical Examiners. In addition, he served on many organizations and boards in the fields of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as Pain Medicine. Dr. Walsh is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver, Colorado and served his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in the Department of Rehabilitation
Medicine. He is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. He is a frequently
invited lecturer at various professional meetings worldwide. He also serves as the Principal Investigator on several research projects at the University and VA.

1/2009 - Present President, Medical-Dental Staff University Health System, San Antonio, TX
9/2008 - Present Associate Chief of Staff, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service South Texas Veterans Administration Health System, San Antonio, TX
9/1989 - Present Professor University of Texas Health Science Center, Anesthesiology, San Antonio, TX
9/1989 - Present Professor University of Texas Health Science Center, Occupational Therapy, San Antonio, TX
9/1989 - Present Professor University of Texas Health Science Center, Physical Therapy, San Antonio, TX
9/1989 - Present Chairman The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Rehab Medicine
9/1989 - Present Professor University of Texas Health Science Center, Rehab Medicine, San Antonio, TX