5 Results forNeuromusculoskeletal Medicine Doctors near Albany, NY
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 Albany, NY with an overall average rating of 3.6 stars. There are 2 hospitals near Albany, NY with affiliated Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialists, including Adventhealth Orlando and Our Lady Of Lourdes Memorial Hospital.
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Dr. John Bulawa, DPT
Specialty: Sports Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation35 Colvin AveAlbany, NY 122062.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Kent Hoffman, DO
Specialty: Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy444 BroadwayMenands, NY 122043.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Peter Vellis, DO
Specialty: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine500 Patroon Creek BlvdAlbany, NY 122063.5 miles awayDr. Francine Rainone, DO
Specialty: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine1205 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 101Latham, NY 121109.0 miles awayDr. Robert Pike, DO
Specialty: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine17 MORNINGSIDE DRDelmar, NY 120543.6 miles away