Dr. Debra A Twehous M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
275 Nichols Rd Fitchburg MA, 01420About
Dr. Debra Twehous is a physiatrist practicing in Fitchburg, MA. Dr. Twehous is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Twehous focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Twehous can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1989
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1989
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Abnormal Gait
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