Dr. Cedric K. Akau M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
888 S King St Honolulu HI, 96813About
Dr. Cedric Akau is a physiatrist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Akau is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Akau 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. Akau 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 Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi 1983
University of Hawaii 1983
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthritis
- Pain
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