Dr. Michael Boninger is a nationally recognized leader in rehabilitation medicine and sustainability in health care. He serves as Distinguished Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, with joint appointments in Bioengineering, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, and the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine.
At UPMC, Dr. Boninger holds the role of Chief Medical Sustainability Officer, where he leads efforts to reduce the health system’s environmental impact and advance climate health education.
With a research focus on enhancing function and participation for individuals with disabilities, Dr. Boninger has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed publications and holds four U.S. patents. Recent publications have focused on minimizing the use of fuel and plastics in health care. His work has been supported by major federal agencies including the NIH, VA, and the Department of Defense. He is also deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of physician-scientists, having served as Associate Dean for Medical Student Research and guided students to over 50 national awards.
Dr. Boninger is board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and has received numerous honors, including election to the National Academy of Medicine.
Dr. Boninger earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and his Medical Degree from The Ohio State University. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan, where he served as chief resident, and later joined the University of Pittsburgh through a postdoctoral fellowship in engineering and rehabilitation technology.
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