Physician, Assistant Professor
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Department: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
As a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician, I specialize in caring for adult patients with neurodevelopmental and pediatric-onset disabilities. At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I often treat patients with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Down syndrome, Rett syndrome, genetic disorders, childhood spinal cord injury, childhood brain injury and others. My clinic focuses on pediatric-to-adult health care transition, aging with pediatric-onset and developmental disabilities, spasticity management, management of braces and orthotics, and evaluation and management of durable medical equipment and assistive devices/wheelchairs.
My interest in this specialty is both personal and professional because I have an older brother with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I know how challenging it can be for these patients to access quality medical care and find physicians who are a good fit for them, and I provide the same optimal care that I would want my brother to receive. I recognize the importance of collaborating with both patients and their families, and my person-centered and family-centered approach customizes treatments to each person’s unique needs.
I am proud to work at Ohio State, where I attended medical school and completed the Nisonger Center’s LEND Program, and to now educate future physicians. In addition to my clinical work, I am an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
My research focuses on health care disparities of Ohioans with developmental disabilities throughout their lifespan and strategies for increasing disability education in medical training.
I was honored to receive the Excellence in Public Health Award by the U.S. Public Health Service – Department of Health and Human Services for my work to improve care for people with disabilities. I have also received the Emerging Leader Award from the Association for University Centers on Disabilities.
I am also an active member of the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, serving a term on their Lifespan Committee, and I’m involved with the Spina Bifida Association and the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
When I’m not working, I love spending time with family and playing with my dog. I enjoy playing board games (especially detective games), running and cooking.
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Prokup has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Prokup is attentives, listens, and looks for solutions.
The doctor was very friendly, kind, and caring. She was knowledgeable and made my daughter feel very comfortable before and during her Botox injection procedures for her arm and leg.
I am quadriplegic and Dr Prokup was Willing to be helpful in any way. Concerned for any physical problems I had and what if anything was being done now or in the future to help the situation.
Good
Respectful of adult patient with intellectual disability
Asked great questions and appeared interested and helpful.
Dr Prokup was extremely professional, courteous, and helpful
Dr. Prokup is amazing! Doctors who care for adults with my disability are rare. I'm grateful to have found her.
My experience was excellent
Dr. Prokup is wonderful. She takes time to listen and treats the whole person. She is helpful and thoughtful in her care and genuinely seems to want to help. And she does! We love her.
It was very goodi
She's the best. Very intuitive, patient and caring!
Dr.Prokup is always very attentive and knowledgeable. She doesn't make us feel as though she is in a rush to see the next patient. She takes her time, involves us in the planning for future visits/treatments, and answers all of our questions.
First time with Dr Prokup. Loved her!
Dr. P Is great. Very positive and engaging.
Dr. Prokop is engaged, knowledgeable, kind, and caring. We are very grateful for her.
Our doctor was absolutely phenomenal. She was well prepared, encouraging and very knowledgeable.
Dr. Prokup was incredibly receptive, explained things excellently, and set me up to recieve good care going forward
Professional, thorough in explanations, and polite.
She was very interested and compassionate. Really liked her
Good
Dr. Prokup was wonderful: attentive, knowledgeable, considerate, conscientious, respectful.
Dr Procup has worked hard to better my CP daughter's life and wellbeing.