Alex Z Schumaker, MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 

Dr. Schumaker received his undergraduate degree at Albion College and medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He then completed his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at William Beaumont Hospital – Royal Oak. Following residency, he completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine at the University of Michigan.

Dr. Schumaker has obtained advanced training in acute and chronic management of traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injuries along with associated conditions such as neurogenic bladder, neurogenic bowel, spasticity, and neuropathic pain.

He also specializes in general rehabilitation, musculoskeletal medicine, and electrodiagnostic studies. He has strong interests in medical education, community accessibility for all people, and adaptive sports.

He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals, American Spinal Injury Association, and American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

Dr. Schumaker is currently on staff at Corewell Health in Royal Oak and Troy.