People
Steven Ambler, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH
(he/him/his)
Division Director Education
Professor of Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Surgery
- Phone: 314-286-1421
- Email: sambler@wustl.edu
Marghuretta D. Bland, PT, DPT, MSCI
Professor of Physical Therapy, Neurology and Occupational Therapy
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
- Phone: 314-273-5660
- Email: blandm@wustl.edu
Nancy J. Bloom, PT, DPT, MSOT
Professor of Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Surgery
- Phone: 314-286-1434
- Email: bloomn@wustl.edu
Jennifer Brown, BS
(she/her/hers)
Manager, Marketing and Student Recruitment
- Phone: 314-273-6067
- Email: jennifer.brown@wustl.edu
Megan M Burgess, PT, DPT, OCS
(she/her/hers)
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy & Orthopaedic Surgery
- Phone: 314-273-5868
- Email: burgessm@wustl.edu
Tammy L. Burlis, PT, DPT, CCS
(she/her/hers)
Professor of Physical Therapy, Internal Medicine
Director of Clinical Education
Associate Director of Professional Curriculum
- Phone: 314- 286-1469
- Email: burlist@wustl.edu
B. Ruth Clark, PT, PhD
Professor of Physical Therapy, Neurology
- Phone: 314-286-1431
- Email: clarkru@wustl.edu
Suzanne L. Cornbleet, PT, DPT
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Surgery
- Phone: 314-286-1470
- Email: cornbleets@wustl.edu
Sarah Cristea
Insurance Billing/Collection Assistant II
- Phone: 314-286-1940
- Email: sarahcristea@wustl.edu
Carryne Cross
Patient Billing/Services Representative II
- Phone: 314-286-1400
- Email: carryne.cross@wustl.edu
Beth Crowner, PT, DPT, NCS, MPPA
(she/her/hers)
Professor of Physical Therapy, Neurology
Physical Therapist
- Phone: 314-286-1416
- Email: crownerb@wustl.edu
Mary Crumley, PT, DPT, NCS, CBIS, MSCS
(she/her/hers)
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Neurology
- Phone: 314-286-1614
- Email: crumleymary@wustl.edu
Sylvia L. Czuppon, PT, DPT, OCS
(she/her/hers)
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Surgery
- Phone: 314-286-1578
- Email: czuppons@wustl.edu
Robert H. Deusinger, PT, PhD
Bob Deusinger, retired in 2013, and his career with the Program in Physical Therapy covered all three missions: education, research and patient care. As the director of the Human Biodynamics Laboratory (HBL),Bob led a team in research directed at understanding complexities of the knee joint and the mechanisms of injury or disease. He also served as Director, Clinical Practice for seven years, taught Kinesiology to the DPT students, and mentored PhD students. Bob was honored with the Robert Bartlett Recognition Award and Charles M Magistro Distinguished Service Award from the Foundation for Physical Therapy.
Susan S. Deusinger, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Susan S. Deusinger, PT, PhD, FAPTA, retired in July 2014 after 36 years at Washington University. During her tenure Susie demonstrated great passion for the profession and for leading the Program to the highly respected organization it is today. Susie was instrumental in leading Washington University’s transition from baccalaureate level physical therapist education, to a master’s degree, to the current clinical DPT degree. Susie’s leadership has been acknowledged multiple times by the American Physical Therapy Association at the chapter, state, and national level, and she was inducted into APTA’s Catherine Worthingham Fellows in 2006.
Kathleen Dixon, PT, MEd
Kathleen Dixon’s career spanned nearly fifty years during which she distinguished herself as a clinician, educator and advocate for physical therapy. She began her service to Washington University in 1981. Kathleen made major contributions in curriculum analysis, development of faculty as excellent educators, and delivery of innovative learning experiences to ensure our students would maintain the highest professional standards and integrity. She was active at the local and state levels of the Missouri Physical Therapy Association. She retired in 2000.
Renee Downing
Administrative Coordinator (Assessment and Clinical Education)
- Email: drenee@wustl.edu
Jennifer Dubbert, PT
(she/her/hers)
Manager, Clinical Practice
Physical Therapist
- Email: jadubbert@wustl.edu
Ryan P. Duncan, PT, DPT, MSCI
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy & Neurology
- Phone: 314-273-1052
- Email: duncanr@wustl.edu
Gammon M. Earhart, PT, PhD, FAPTA
(she/her/hers)
Associate Dean for Physical Therapy
Director of the Program in Physical Therapy
Professor of Physical Therapy, Neurology, Neuroscience
- Phone: 314-286-1407
- Email: earhartg@wustl.edu
Kristopher Gordon, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Surgery
- Phone: 314-286-1940
- Email: kristophergordon@wustl.edu
Michael D. Harris, PhD
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Surgery, Mechanical Engineering
- Phone: 314-286-1411
- Email: harrismi@wustl.edu
Marcie Harris-Hayes, PT, DPT, MSCI
(she/her/hers)
Professor of Physical Therapy and Orthopaedic Surgery
- Phone: 314-286-1435
- Email: harrisma@wustl.edu