Katy Eichinger

Katy Eichinger, PT, PhD, DPT, NCS, is an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Outside of the classroom, Dr. Eichinger assists in providing clinical care for adult and pediatric patients with neuromuscular diseases as a neurologic certified specialist.

After receiving her MS in physical therapy from Springfield College and her doctorate from Upstate Medical University, Dr. Eichinger earned her PhD in health practice research at the University of Rochester. Her research and practice interests focus on health and wellness, outcome measures and balance. Additionally, Dr. Eichinger is a clinical investigator for natural history studies and clinical trials involving patients with CMT and several types of dystrophy.