William Filer, MD
Titles
Clinical Instructor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Associate Medical Director for Physical Rehabilitation Services at UniHealth Post-Acute Care, Carolina Point
Education
Medical School: Saint Louis University, 2008
Residency: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2012
Certifications
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (board eligible)
Sub-Specialties
- neuro-rehabilitation
- traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion
- musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- performing arts medicine
- amputee care, including prosthetics/orthotics prescription
- disability evaluation and independent medical examiations (IMEs)
- electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies
Recent Honors
- Academic Chief Resident, UNC PM&R, 2011-2012
- Dr. Tom Dooley International Elective Scholarship for international service elective in Ecuador, 2008
Recent Publications
Filer W, Carneiro, K, Poplawski K. Back pain - tennis. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2011; 45(5) Supplement: S139.
Professional Associations
Performing Arts Medicine Association
