Michael Galibov, D.O.

Dr. Michael Galibov, D.O., is a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) currently serving as Medical Director at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital in Surprise, Arizona. He is also an ABPMR-certified physician practicing under EMG Guidance PLLC with GOLD PM&R Arizona Division, where he focuses on advanced neuromusculoskeletal care, electrodiagnostic medicine, and rehabilitation-focused treatment strategies.

He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Hospital in Edison, New Jersey, where he also served as Academic Chief Resident. Prior to residency, he completed a Transitional Year Internship at Clarion Hospital Residency Program in Pennsylvania. Dr. Galibov earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona, following dual undergraduate degrees in Biological Sciences and Global Health from Arizona State University’s Barrett, The Honors College.

Throughout his academic and clinical training, Dr. Galibov has been deeply involved in medical education and leadership. He has served as a Medical Student Preceptor across multiple institutions, spearheaded board review programming for PM&R residents, and held numerous teaching roles including Anatomy Teaching Assistant and Lead Instructor. He has also been recognized as Resident Teacher of the Year for his dedication to education and mentorship.

Dr. Galibov has an extensive background in scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and national conference presentations in PM&R, sports medicine, and rehabilitation sciences. His research interests include neurologic rehabilitation, musculoskeletal disorders, pain management, and innovative approaches to functional recovery, with multiple accepted works in leading journals and national meetings.

In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Galibov is actively engaged in volunteer and community outreach initiatives, including sports medicine coverage for major athletic events and adaptive sports programs. He is fluent in Russian and conversational in Spanish, and maintains strong interests in medical education, sports medicine, and mentorship. His career reflects a commitment to advancing rehabilitation medicine through clinical excellence, research, and teaching.

• Midwestern University - Doctor's Degree, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy
• Arizona State University - Bachelor of Arts - BA, Global Health
• Barrett, The Honors College - Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

• Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABPMR)
• Osteopathic Physician (D.O.)
• EMG Guidance PLLC Physician (GOLD PM&R Division)

• Resident Teacher of the Year (2025), JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Program
• Academic Chief Resident (2024–2025)
• Multiple residency quality improvement awards (1st–3rd place)
• Barrett Honors College graduate

• American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
• American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
• American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) (activity via presentations)

• Ironman Main Medical Tent Group Leader (2025)
• Adaptive Surfing Event – Life Rolls On (2023)
• Sports coverage: USA Boxing, MLB pre-participation exams, high school athletics coverage
• Medical mission and community outreach programs
• Sports medicine mentorship and leadership initiatives

• The “Maigne” Considerations of (George) Cluneal Neuralgia – AMSSM annual assembly (2024) Galibov, Michael DO; Van Dien, Craig MD; Delavaux, Laurent MD
• ABRAcadabra! Important Hematologic Considerations of a Patient with Amyloid-Beta Related Angiitis throughout a Course of Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Case Report - AAP National Conference (2024) & Hackensack Meridian Regional Conference (2024) Galibov, Michael DO; Abul-Huda, Motasem; Shukhman, David DO; Jamal, Faraz DO; Greiss, Christine DO
• Nervous under Pressure: Severe Femoral Neuropathy Post Cardiac Catheterization - A Case Report – AAPMR National Conference (2023) & Hackensack Meridian Regional Conference (2023) Galibov, Michael DO; Jafri, Iqbal MD; Chan, Jessie MD; Yun, James MD; Jamal, Faraz DO; Lin, Lei MD 
• Bilateral Paramedian Thalamic Syndrome in a 63-Year Old Female Secondary to Artery of Percheron Infarction: A Case Report – AAP National Conference (2023) & Hackensack Meridian Regional Conference (2023) Galibov, Michael DO; Zhou, Yi MD; Yun, James MD; Shen, Shirley MD; Jamal, Faraz DO; Chan, Jessie MD; Markos, Steven MD
• Nocardial Epidural Abscess: A Case Report – NY/NJSIPP Annual Regional Congress (2023) Galibov, Michael DO; Chung, Michael MD; Jamal, Faraz DO; Benhamroun-Zbili, Jeremy DO; Hasham, Mohamed MD; Shustorovich, Alexander DO 
• Nocardial Epidural Abscess: A Case Report – Accepted to Interventional Pain Medicine Journal; Volume 3, Issue 1, (March 2024); ISSN 2772-5944, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inpm.2024.100395. Galibov, Michael DO; Chung, Michael MD; Jamal, Faraz DO; Benhamroun-Zbili, Jeremy DO; Hasham, Mohamed MD; Shustorovich, Alexander
• DO Social Media Adoption and Utilization by Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Programs and Implications for Remote Resident Recruitment – Accepted to American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; 2025 May 1;104(5):478-484. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002644. Lewis, Christopher MD; Appavu, Alethea DO; Galibov, Michael DO; Verduzco-Gutierrez, Monica MD
• The Role of the Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine in the Emergence of Hominin Obligate Bipedalism – Accepted to Barrett, the Honors College Creative Project Collection (2017) Galibov, Michael; Kimbel, William; Jacobs, Marc 
• “Rehabilitation of Women with Parkinson’s Disease and Other Neurological Disorders” Chapter for the Women’s Health Rehabilitation Medicine Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics - May 2025 Galibov, Michael DO; Markos, Steven MD
• “Musculoskeletal Medicine – Lower Extremity” Chapter for the 5th edition of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review Book – August 2025 Galibov, Michael DO; Van Dien, Craig MD; Cuccurullo, Sara MD; Bagay, Leslie MD
• “Cervical Spine and Whiplash” Chapter for the Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice Issue – October 2022 Galibov, Michael DO; Delavaux, Laurent MD