5 Results forNeuromusculoskeletal Medicine Doctors near Portage, MI
Learn more about Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Doctors and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Doctors
A neuromusculoskeletal medicine (NMM) doctor is a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) who specializes in using hands-on, osteopathic evaluation and manipulative medicine to treat a variety of physical and mental conditions. NMM doctors focus on the relationship between your health and your neuromusculoskeletal system (nerves, muscles, bones, skull and spine).
All DOs learn the fundamentals of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) in medical school before pursuing their residency in a variety of different specialties, such as family medicine or internal medicine. However, a DO who pursues a residency in neuromusculoskeletal medicine (NMM) and osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) has a deeper understanding of applying OMT to patients with a broad range of conditions, from acid reflux to arthritis to depression.
An NMM doctor typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about wellness and disease prevention
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Performs a physical exam with particular attention to bone, muscle and nerve alignment
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Diagnoses, treats and monitors a range of acute and chronic diseases and conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, depression, and osteoporosis
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Performs osteopathic, hands-on manipulations
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Provides ongoing care in an office, clinic, hospital, or long-term care facility
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Collaborates closely with other specialists and members of a patient’s healthcare team to provide optimal care
An NMM doctor may also be known by the following names: neuromuscular doctor; neuromusculoskeletal doctor; Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine; DO; NMM/OMM doctor; and DO, C-NMM/OMM (doctor of osteopathic medicine, certified-neuromusculoskeletal medicine/osteopathic manipulative medicine).
There are 5 specialists practicing Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine in Portage, MI with an overall average rating of 4.7 stars. There are 5 hospitals near Portage, MI with affiliated Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialists, including Bronson South Haven Hospital, Lakeland Hospital Watervliet and Sparrow Hospital.
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Dr. Song Yu, DO
Specialty: Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy601 John St # 42Kalamazoo, MI 490076.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Ryan Klanseck, DO
Specialty: Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy601 John StKalamazoo, MI 490075.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine900 Peeler StKalamazoo, MI 490084.8 miles awayDr. Christine Bourgeois, DO
Specialty: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine1631 S Westnedge AveKalamazoo, MI 490085.1 miles awayDr. Darrin Lund, DO
Specialty: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine555 W Crosstown Pkwy Ste 200Kalamazoo, MI 490085.1 miles away