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  5. Carlsbad

20 Results for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation near Carlsbad, CA

Learn more about Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialists and how to choose the right one for you

A physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor specializes in diagnosing and treating people of all ages with muscle, bone, and nervous system conditions that affect physical and mental abilities. Physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors are experts in preventing and minimizing disability. They provide long-term or lifelong care for such conditions as stroke, sports injuries, and spinal cord injuries.

A physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor typically:

  • Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about disability prevention and how to maximize cognitive and physical function

  • Performs a physical exam that includes evaluation of blood pressure, vital signs, general health, and functional ability

  • Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications

  • Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect mobility and cognitive functioning

  • Provides direct care for problems of mobility and cognitive function in the office, hospital, and rehabilitation facility

  • Diagnoses, treats and monitors conditions that increase the risk of disability, such as neuromuscular disorders and chronic pain

  • Works closely with your primary care doctor, other specialists, and members of your healthcare team to provide optimal care

Physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors may also be known by the following names: physiatrist, physical rehabilitation doctor, rehab doctor, physical medicine doctor, and rehabilitation doctor.

There are 20 specialists practicing Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Carlsbad, CA with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 11 hospitals near Carlsbad, CA with affiliated Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialists, including Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido.

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    Dr. Keyvan Esmaeili, MD

    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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    Dr. Esmaeili
    20.1 mi
    15615 Pomerado Rd Poway, CA 92064
    (442) 274-0568
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Palomar Health
    Call: (442) 274-0604
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    Dr. Andrew Nguyen, MD

    Neurosurgery
    13 ratings
    Dr. Nguyen
    3.5 mi
    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200 Carlsbad, CA 92011
    (442) 274-0568
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Palomar Health
    Call: (442) 274-0604
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    Dr. Timothy Chong, MD

    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    17 ratings
    Dr. Chong
    18.3 mi
    16466 Bernardo Center Dr Ste 150 San Diego, CA 92128
    (442) 274-0568
    Accepting new patients
    Telehealth available
    On staff at Palomar Health
    Call: (442) 274-0604
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    • Dr. Casey Fisher, MD

      Interventional Pain Medicine
      31 ratings
      Dr. Fisher
      8.6 mi
      326 Encinitas Blvd Ste 100 Encinitas, CA 92024
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Ronald Brizzie, DO

      Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
      16 ratings
      Dr. Brizzie
      1 mi
      3144 El Camino Real Ste 204 Carlsbad, CA 92008
      Accepting new patients
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    • Dr. Stephen Derrington, DO

      Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
      21 ratings
      Dr. Derrington
      1.4 mi
      3142 Vista Way Ste 206 Oceanside, CA 92056
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Stephanie Joseph, MD

      Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
      2 ratings
      Dr. Joseph
      3.5 mi
      6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200 Carlsbad, CA 92011
    • Dr. Mark Stern, MD

      Neurosurgery
      59 ratings
      Dr. Stern
      5.2 mi
      326 S Melrose Dr Ste 200 Vista, CA 92081
      (442) 274-0568
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
      On staff at Palomar Health
    • Dr. Glenn Balfour, MD

      Neurology
      12 ratings
      0.6 mi
      785 Grand Ave Ste 218 Carlsbad, CA 92008
    • Dr. Andrew Nguyen, MD

      Neurosurgery
      13 ratings
      3.5 mi
      6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200 Carlsbad, CA 92011
      (442) 274-0568
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Palomar Health
    • Dr. Jacob Barrack, DPT

      Physical Therapy
      1 rating
      6 mi
      115 Main St B Vista, CA 92084
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Mike Wasilisin, DC

      Chiropractic
      52 ratings
      4.9 mi
      2261 Cosmos Ct # 102 Carlsbad, CA 92011
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Michael Lobatz, MD

      Neurology
      7 ratings
      3.5 mi
      6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200 Carlsbad, CA 92011
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Leah Helin, DC

      Chiropractic
      3 ratings
      9 mi
      826 2nd St Encinitas, CA 92024
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Harve Meskin, ED.D

      Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
      2 ratings
      6 mi
      6996 El Camino Real # 205 Carlsbad, CA 92009
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Jill Chapman, DC

      Chiropractic
      1 rating
      6.1 mi
      410 S Santa Fe Ave Vista, CA 92084
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Jaime Ross, DPT

      Physical Therapy
      3 ratings
      5.3 mi
      510 Hacienda Dr Ste 107 Vista, CA 92081
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Jihad Jaffer, MD

      Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
      1 rating
      3.5 mi
      6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200 Carlsbad, CA 92011
      Accepting new patients
    • Karen Albiston, PT

      Pediatrics Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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      3.6 mi
      3355 Mission Ave Ste 123 Oceanside, CA 92058
    • Travis Depew, PT

      Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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      5.1 mi
      6221 Metropolitan St Ste 101 Carlsbad, CA 92009
    • Dr. Laura Todoroff, DO

      Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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      6.1 mi
      410 S Santa Fe Ave Ste 202 Vista, CA 92084
    • Talia Dahms, LAC

      Acupuncture
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      7.8 mi
      451 La Veta Ave Encinitas, CA 92024
      Accepting new patients
    • Beatrice Peak, HHP

      Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
      Leave a review
      9.5 mi
      1991 Village Park Way Ste 100 Encinitas, CA 92024

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