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Herniated Disks
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physiatrist What is a Physiatrist? A physiatrist is a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Physiatrists treat a wide range of problems from sore shoulders to spinal cord injuries. They see patients in all age groups and treat problems that touch upon all the major systems in the body. These specialists focus on restoring function to people. To become a physiatrist, individuals must complete four years of graduate medical education followed by four additional years of postdoctoral residency training. There are currently 80 accredited residency programs in physical medicine and rehabilitation in the United States.
Physiatrists treat acute and chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders. They may see a person who lifts a heavy object at work and experiences back pain, a basketball player who sprains an ankle and needs rehabilitation to play again, or a knitter who has carpal tunnel syndrome. Patients include people with arthritis, tendonitis, any kind of back pain, and work or sports-related injuries.
Physiatrists also treat serious disorders of the musuloskelatal system that result in severe functional limitations. They would treat a baby with a birth defect, someone in a bad car accident, or an elderly person with a broken hip. Physiatrists coordinate long term rehabilitation for patients with spinal cord injuries, cancer, stroke or other neurological disorders, brain injuries, amputations, and multiple sclerosis.
Jason Lee, MD, is a physiatrist on staff at Advanced Spinal CARE Center.
To make an appointment with Dr. Lee, please call 215-922-6422.
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To schedule an appointment call 215-922-6422
Advanced Spinal CARE Center 1129 Pine Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
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