Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Dr. Metzler's clinical practice consists of evaluation and management of all musculoskeletal disorders. Special interests include sport related injuries to the shoulder, foot, and ankle.

The role of epidural injections in the management of lumbar disc disease; Rotator cuff tear. The effects of cortisone on patients who receive cortisone injections.

Dr. Metzler received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch. He is currently an Assistant Professor for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the Department of Orthopedics at Washington University Medical School. He is a member of several national societies including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is the Co-founder and Director of the Musculoskeletal Sports Medicine Fellowship in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the university and involved in medical student and resident education. Dr. Metzler has authored peer-reviewed articles, review articles, and book chapters on topics related to the musculoskeletal rehabilitation. His clinical interests include the conservative management of all musculoskeletal conditions with a special interest in foot, ankle and sports medicine. Dr. Metzler is trained in the diagnosis and conservative treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries of the spine and extremities.

Excellence in Teaching Award in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine 2006; Best Doctors in America 2005-2010

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Pain Medicine; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
Internship - Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston

Spine & Sports Medicine, Buffalo Spine & Sports Medicine, P.C.