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Gary L. Stover Jr., MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

About This Provider

Dr. Stover completed his residency at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and received his medical degree from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. Dr. Stover often volunteers his medical expertise at athletic events and has also worked with children in foster care to build healthy habits around nutrition, regular reading and critical-thinking skills. 

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints and muscles.

While other medical specialties might focus only on a medical “cure,” our goal is to maximize patients’ independence in activities of daily living and improve overall quality of life.

We strive to design comprehensive, patient-centered treatment plans and coordinate with all members of the care team. Using cutting-edge technology as well as time-tested treatments, we are able to maximize function and quality of life for our patients. See a list of services that are offered below.

Amputee care

  • Prosthetics

  • Residual limb pain 

  • Phantom limb pain 

  • Inpatient consultation at Memorial Medical Center and HSHS St. John’s Hospital 

  • Prosthetic collaboration with Hanger Clinic and Comprehensive Prosthetic & Orthotics (CPO)

Inpatient rehabilitation at Memorial Medical Center

  • Medical care for patients after stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, amputation and other nerve or musculoskeletal disorders 

  • Collaborate with patients, therapists, case managers, and nurses to treat disease and improve quality of life 

Spasticity (increased muscle tone)

  • Baclofen pump management 

  • Botulinum toxin injections 

  • Bracing 

  • Therapies 

Stroke, spinal cord injury and brain injury medicine

  • Assistance with obtaining medical equipment (cane, walker, wheelchair, braces, lifts, etc.) 

  • Bladder management 

  • Bowel management 

  • Cognition, sleep 

  • Orthopedic issues 

  • Nerve pain 

  • Spasticity management 

Education

Medical

  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, Columbia, MO

Residency

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN

Board Certifications

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Locations

Exterior of multi-level medical facility in Springfield, Illinois

Springfield Clinic 1st - 800 Building

800 North 1st Street

Springfield, IL 62702-3719

Open Now • Closes at 5:00 PM