Biography

Susan is an Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist. A graduate of Towson University, Susan began her OT career in acute inpatient rehabilitation at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital in 2001. In 2006, she began work in MedStar NRH’s outpatient program, working with cardiovascular accident (CVA), traumatic brain injury and cardiac patients. Susan began her clinical focus in orthopaedic hand therapy in 2007, and completed the Advanced Certification in Hand & Upper Quarter Rehab at Drexel University in Philadelphia in 2009. In 2012, she became a Certified Hand Therapist, working exclusively with patients who have hand or upper extremity problems. Susan joined the staff at Orthopaedic Medicine & Surgery in February of 2015. Susan enjoys attending numerous conferences and continuing education presentations to stay up-to-date with advancing clinical information. Susan enjoys photography, with a focus on hands, adapted sports and people. She also enjoys swimming, travel and supporting her home rugby team, the New Zealand All Blacks.