Dr. Karin W Baker M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
3715 Highway 280/431 North Phenix City AL, 36867About
Dr. Karin Baker is a physiatrist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Baker is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Baker 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. Baker 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
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 2002
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- Dr. Debra Ann Schilling MD3715 Hwy 280 W 431n Phenix City AL 36867