Edward Albert Hurvitz, MD
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Edward A. Hurvitz, MD is a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and a Professor in the Department of Learning Health Sciences at the University of Michigan. He specializes in the diagnosis and management of pediatric onset disabilities, especially cerebral palsy (CP) through the lifespan. His research focuses on adolescents and adults with CP, including areas such as health and fitness, pain, and health-related outcomes. Dr. Hurvitz served as James W. Rae Collegiate Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation from 2006 until early 2024 . Prior to that, he was the Chief of the Rehabilitation Service at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center between 1991 and 1996. He also served as co-PI for the department’s former T32 rehabilitation research training program.
He has held several national leadership positions, such as chair of the pediatric special interest group of the AAPMR; membership and chair of various committees for the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine; and Chair of the Chair’s council of the AAP. His work with cerebral palsy has led to membership on the Children’s Motor Study Group, an NINDS/NIH sponsored group of experts in the field. He is also currently on the steering committee of the Cerebral Palsy Research Network. In 2013, the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine recognized his work with the Chambers Lifespan award and lecture. He has been funded for research as a PI or Co-PI from the NIH, NID(IL)RR, United Cerebral Palsy, and from industry.
In the Department of Learning health Sciences, Dr. Hurvitz serves as the Learning Health System (LHS) Clinical Champion. In this role, he is working collaboratively to increase awareness and adoption of LHS methodology at Michigan Medicine. He serves as a co-director of the LHS Collaboratory.
Areas of Practice
Adult cerebral palsy clinic (Northville), pediatric cerebral palsy program, pediatric and adolescent rehabilitation program, electroneuromyography, congenital disabilities and neuromuscular skeletal problems.
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Locations
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Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinic | Pediatric Rehabilitation Center 2205 Commonwealth Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2945Get Directions -
Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
Floor 3 Reception B
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4219Get Directions -
Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinic | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
Floor 12
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4269Get Directions -
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinic | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
Floor 3 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4213Get Directions -
Spine Clinic | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
Floor 1
Northville, MI 48168-9493Get Directions -
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
Floor 3 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4213Get Directions -
Pediatric Ventilator Clinic | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
Floor 6 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4234Get Directions -
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinic | Burlington Building 325 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 100
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3364Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
Dr. Hurvitz' research interests include adults with cerebral palsy, health and fitness in cerebral palsy and upper extremity rehabilitation.
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Patient Comments
June 17, 2026 - "We can't thank Dr Hurvitz enough. He listened to us, actually assessed our child and explained everything. We went in there scared and confused because someone said our child could have a life altering diagnosis and Dr Hurvitz took our concerns and explained why our child (who does not have a life altering diagnosis) was developing appropriately and he had no concerns. Which we agree. He truly listened to us as parents and I can't thank him enough for easing all the stress and anxiety we had as parents."
May 11, 2026 - "We are so comfortable and satisfied with our care from Dr. Hurvitz [...]"
April 1, 2026 - "[...] Dr Hurvitz has always been a shining light. We have been with him for close to [...] years and he has always given solid council as well as comfort on a path less traveled by most people. [...] Dr. Hurvitz has been wonderful in helping is find the correct path to meet those needs. He should be blessed for his quality of work as well as his ability to come along side a parent who in many ways is at different stage mourning the loss of a life that could have been and learning a new life that is and give them encouragement as well as strength. We are very thankful for Dr. Hurvitz."
November 10, 2025 - "Dr. Hurvitz is amazing! We are blessed by his kind and caring nature."
July 9, 2025 - "Dr. Hurvitz is thorough and addressed questions I had regarding physical changes; conducted movement exercises; [...] consults as the next step. Daily routines, on-going therapy. Discussed [...] study and participation."
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