Noel Pristas, MD
Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Age Groups Seen
- Child
- Adolescent
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Noel Pristas
Biography
Noel Pristas, MD, is an Associate Staff Physician with dual appointments in Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation as well as Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute. She serves as Co-director of the Myelomeningocele Program located at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
Dr. Pristas joined Cleveland Clinic in 2021 after completing her two-year Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Fellowship at Nationwide Children's Hospital, affiliated with The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, OH. She completed residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR, where she served as Chief Resident. Prior to residency, she earned her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Pristas is interested in pediatric spinal cord disorders, including spina bifida and spinal cord injury, as well as pediatric brain injury, cerebral palsy, spasticity management, and assistive technology such as wheelchairs, orthotics, and prosthetics.
Locations
- Independence Family Health Center
- 5001 Rockside Road, Independence, OH 44131
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- Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation
- 2801 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Cleveland, OH 44104
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Nationwide Children's Hospital, 2021
- Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2019
- Medical Education: Morehouse School of Medicine, 2015
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2022
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2020
Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-03-23, Dr. Pristas has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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