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Robert P Wilder, MD
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UVA Health Provider

Robert P Wilder, MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Primary Phone Number
Fax Number
434.243.9185

Bio & Overview

Robert Wilder, MD, is chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UVA. He is also serves as medical director of The Runner’s Clinic and the UVA SPEED Clinic Motion Analysis Lab, and directs the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program.  

Born in California, Dr. Wilder attended the University of Dayton for his undergraduate degree and earned his MD from UVA. He then moved on to Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, for his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation, followed by a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at the Virginia Sports Medicine Institute in Arlington. He joined UVA in 1998, and became a professor in 2015. He has chaired the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation since 2010.  

In addition to his work at UVA, Dr. Wilder is the head team physician for Ragged Mountain Racing and Monticello High School, a USTA Tournament physician and the medical director for numerous local races, including the Charlottesville Marathon and Half-Marathon, the Charlottesville Ten Miler and the Women’s Four Miler.

Academic Information

Department
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Academic Role
Professor
Division
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Research Interests
Physiologic and training effects of deep water running for athletes
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
Primary Education
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Residency
Baylor College of Medicine-Cullen Eye Institute of
Fellowships
Nirschl Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center
Certification
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Sports Medicine), American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Appointment
Team Physician - UVA Athletics, Medical Director - The Runner's Clinic at UVa
Additional Specialties
Sports Medicine

Highlights

Awards

  • 2015-2020 Best Doctors in America® List

Reviews

471 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Overall
4.9 Out of 5
Provider showed concern
Provider explained things clearly
Provider included you in decisions
Provider discussed treatment options
Likelihood of recommending this provider

81 Patient Comments

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Best experience possible
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Dr Wilder listened carefully and addressed all my concerns well
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Dr Wilder is an excellent physician, and he has helped me tremendously over the years.
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Dr Wilder is a gem. Always looking to improve my condition
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Dr. Wilder is extremely concerned about how I am feeling and listens proactively with extreme concern and significant empathy. He explains the best and most effective options to resolve physical injuries and truly wants his patients to feel better. His knowledge and plan of care is incredibly accurate and includes my thoughts and responds effectively to my questions and concerns. He is patient, listens and makes sure I understand.
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Tough news, with minimal options, but not the doctor's fault.