Dr. Scott Benjamin M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
790 College Pkwy Physical Medicine Colchester VT, 05446About
Dr. Scott Benjamin is a physiatrist practicing in Colchester, VT. Dr. Benjamin is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Benjamin 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. Benjamin 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1996
Tulane University School of Medicine 1996
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Treatments
- Cerebral Palsy
Fellowships
- Johns Hopkins University/Kennedy Krieger Institute - Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
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