2 Results forNeuromusculoskeletal Medicine Doctors near Baytown, TX
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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 2 specialists practicing Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine in Baytown, TX with an overall average rating of 4.7 stars.
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- 1045 Gemini St Ste 200AHouston, TX 7705814 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Care Philosophy: Dr Elfeki dedicated to spend his time listening to his patients and acknowledge their health concerns. He compassionates in educating patients and their families, and providing unconditionally high-quality care.
Dr. Payel Banik, DO
Specialty: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine4301 Garth Rd Ste 400Baytown, TX 775212.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Suzanne Schafer, DO
Specialty: Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy1009 S Broadway StLa Porte, TX 775715.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
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