Dennis D. Dykstra, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Chairman

Patient Care

Dr. Dykstra’s clinical interests include: Standard and novel uses of botulinum neurotoxins (Botox® and Myobloc™) with an emphasis on treatment of movement disorders, including, focal, segmental and generalized dystonias and spasticity due to stroke, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury. He also manages a number of painful conditions utilizing botulinum neurotoxins. Another of his interests includes the utilization of intrathecal Baclofen therapy for rehabilitation management for people with spasticity and dystonia. In addition, he provides rehabilitation care for people with spinal cord injury and performs diagnostic procedures for those with a diagnosis of neurogenic bladder.

Research

After receiving the Young Investigator Award, two years running, from the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Foundation, Dr. Dykstra has continued expanding his research interests to include participation and leadership in numerous research projects. His areas of research focus include; novel uses of botulinum neurotoxins for management of disorders such as dystonia, spasticity, numerous painful conditions and hyperactive and spastic bladders.

Education & Training

EDUCATION

Medical School: University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio 1972-1976
Internship: Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio 1976-1977
Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation:
Cincinnati General Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio 1978-1980
Pediatric/PM&R Fellowship: Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas 1980
Doctoral degree: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1988
Master's Degree in Hospital Administration: Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota 1999

CERTIFICATION

American Board of PM&R 1983
American Board of Pediatrics 1985
American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine 1989

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American College of Physician Executives
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Association of Academic Physiatrists
Hennepin County Medical Society
Minnesota Physiatric Society

Teaching

As an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Dykstra is active in training medical students, resident physicians and fellows as well as students enrolled in allied health programs.

Patient Services
612-626-6688

Contact Information

Phone:	612-626-4050
Fax:	612-624-6686
Email:	dykst001@umn.edu
Address: 500 Boynton Health Service Bridge MMC 297 420 Delaware Street S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55455

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