Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by Joe
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  • About
    • About Us
    • Physician
    • Massage Therapist
  • For Patients
    • Insurance and Payments
    • Patient Portal
    • Patient Forms
  • Services and Resources
    • What to Expect
  • Reviews
  • More Information

Meet Dr. Joe Figueroa, D.O.

Board-Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

Dr. Jose S. Figueroa, D.O., is a highly experienced and board-certified physician with over 25 years of clinical, academic, and military medical experience. He is the founder and medical director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by Joe, a practice dedicated to treating patients combining specialized thorough evaluations and treatments that include osteopathic principles and practice. He also holds an International Certificate in Fascial Distortion Model (FDM).

Education & Training

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) – Des Moines University (medical school)
  • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Fellowship – Des Moines University 
  • Medical Internship – Des Moines General Hospital 
  • Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) – Michigan State University / Ingham Regional Medical Center (hospital)

Professional Experience

  • Founder & Clinician – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) by Joe (2025–Present)
  • Physician and Professor (rank: assistant professor) at Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic and the College of Osteopathic Medicine at DMU.
  • Staff Physiatrist & Assistant Chief of the PM&R Dept. at  Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, WA (1999–2002)
  • Commissioned Officer, United States Army: Major-1999, Captain-1995, 1LT-1987 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Something Personal About Dr. Figueroa

Dr. Figueroa brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, academic insight, and holistic philosophy to his work. Raised in Puerto Rico and fluent in both English and Spanish, he connects with patients from diverse backgrounds. He has a passion for helping people regain function and improve their quality of life, combining traditional rehabilitation with osteopathic manipulation and body-mind-spirit healing.


Beyond medicine, Dr. Figueroa is an accomplished martial artist and musician who enjoys playing the harmonica and Native American flute. Other personal interests include intuitive archery, snorkeling, horseback riding, spirituality, fitness, nutrition, and spending time with his children and loved ones.

Click the "More Info" button below for more details about Dr. Joe's honors, awards, publications/research and post-graduate fellowships. 

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