About
Dr. Cramer is a stroke neurologist who does clinical research. Dr. Cramer's research focuses on neural repair after central nervous system injury in humans, with an emphasis on stroke and on the recovery of movement. Treatments examined include robotics, cellular therapies, a monoclonal antibody, brain stimulation, drugs, and telehealth methods. A major emphasis is on translating new drugs and devices to reduce disability after stroke, and on individualizing therapy for each person's needs.
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Education
Medical Board Certifications
Vascular Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2005
Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1996
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1991
Fellowship
Cerebrovascular Disease, Massachusetts General Hospital, 1997
Residencies
Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 1995
Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 1991
Degree
MD, Keck School of Medicine of the USC, 1988
Recognitions
- Stroke Rehabilitation Award from the American Heart Association
- Barbro B. Johansson Award in Stroke Recovery from the World Stroke Organization
- Award for Excellence in Post-Acute Stroke Rehabilitation from the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
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Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Medical Services
Areas of Focus
Research
Interests
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- L.A. Care
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Recognitions
- Stroke Rehabilitation Award from the American Heart Association
- Barbro B. Johansson Award in Stroke Recovery from the World Stroke Organization
- Award for Excellence in Post-Acute Stroke Rehabilitation from the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
- Outstanding Neurorehabilitation Clinician Scientist Award, American Society of Neurorehabilitation
- Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology
- Fellow of the American Heart Association
- Susan and David Wilstein Endowed Chair in Rehabilitation Medicine
- Fellow of the American Society of Neurorehabilitation