Michael Galibov, DO
Dr. Michael Galibov, DO, is a board-certified physiatrist and the Medical Director at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Surprise. A native of Glendale, Arizona, he earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University, following a Bachelor of Arts in Global Health and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Arizona State University, where he also completed a Barrett Honors College thesis. He completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at the nationally recognized JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, developing specialized expertise in comprehensive rehabilitation, sports medicine, and diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Passionate about medical education, Dr. Galibov has spent over a decade tutoring anatomy, organizing medical conferences, and conducting professional-level sports physicals. During his residency, he served as academic chief resident, demonstrating a commitment to mentoring the next generation of physicians. In his current leadership role at PAM Health, he focuses on restoring physical function, guiding interdisciplinary care, and advancing best practices in rehabilitation medicine.
Fluent in Russian and deeply engaged in his community, Dr. Galibov is dedicated to improving patient quality of life through collaborative, patient-centered care. He and his wife, a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, share a commitment to healthcare excellence and community service. Outside of medicine, he is an avid Phoenix Suns fan, bringing the same energy, teamwork, and enthusiasm to his professional life as he does to cheering on his favorite team.
• 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
• Physical Medicine
• Academic Chief Resident
• Jeopardy College Tournament Finalist
• AAPM&R
• AAP
• AMSSM
- 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
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Neuro-Rehab
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
I try to smile a lot, and It's been a joy just to figure out the puzzle pieces needed so that my patients do too. The experience of medical school and residency ensured a level of confidence in my understanding of the medicine to do what I need to do to keep people healthy, but I have learned that a true caregiver emphasizes activity so patients may input their own agency to get themselves stronger. I get to be their cheerleaders and be their physician - just be there for them. I like helping people, I like getting to know people, trying to do something small each day to make their lives easier, and make their quality of life better. So this field has been very rewarding in that regard because we are in the business of progress.