Dr. Canvin practices
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Hyperbaric Medicine & Undersea Medicine
in
Martinsville
and Roanoke, Virginia.
Dr. Joseph Canvin
graduated
with an MD 12 years ago.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Hyperbaric Medicine & Undersea Medicine
Gender
Male
Education
Education information, including: Medical School attended, years since graduation, and Residency, are all available
in the Detailed Report.
Years Since Graduation
12
Five-Star Recognition
HealthGrades Recognized and Five-Star designations are available in the Detailed Report.
State License Information
Licensed in Virginia
Licensed in Maryland
What is Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine?
Hyperbaric and undersea medicine deals with problems and conditions that arise in diving accidents. A hyperbaric and undersea medicine physician treats divers for decompression sickness or nitrogen narcosis. This specialist is knowledgeable regarding oxygen therapy in a hyperbaric chamber for victims of carbon monoxide poisoning and smoke inhalation. The hyperbaric and undersea medicine physician also treats patients with exceptional blood loss, osteomyelitis, thermal burns and radiation tissue damage. This physician has a background regarding dangers to divers and others in the sea, including marine infections, injuries from poisonous marine life, polluted water, seasickness and malaria.