7 Results forPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation Doctors near Gonzales, LA
Learn more about Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Doctors and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Doctors
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:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about disability prevention and how to maximize cognitive and physical function
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Performs a physical exam that includes evaluation of blood pressure, vital signs, general health, and functional ability
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect mobility and cognitive functioning
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Provides direct care for problems of mobility and cognitive function in the office, hospital, and rehabilitation facility
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Diagnoses, treats and monitors conditions that increase the risk of disability, such as neuromuscular disorders and chronic pain
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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 7 specialists practicing Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Gonzales, LA with an overall average rating of 4.6 stars. There are 11 hospitals near Gonzales, LA with affiliated Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialists, including Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital and Hood Memorial Hospital.
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Dr. Fred Defrancesch, MD
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation18212 E Petroleum Dr Ste 6ABaton Rouge, LA 708099.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Jeremy Comeaux, MD
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation15475 Airline HwyBaton Rouge, LA 708179.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Mary-Nell Anderson Pollet, MD
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation18161 E Petroleum DrBaton Rouge, LA 708099.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Donald Auzine II, MD
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation3138 S SAINT LANDRY AVEGonzales, LA 707373.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Samir Patel, MD
Specialty: Interventional Spine Medicine1104 W HIGHWAY 30Gonzales, LA 707372.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Karen Frank, PT
Specialty: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2211 S Burnside Ave Ste 4Gonzales, LA 707371.6 miles awayBo Nguyen
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation108 E Sanders StGonzales, LA 707370.3 miles away