Dr. Michael D. Wolk M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
5 Morgan Hwy Suite 4 Scranton PA, 18508About
Dr. Michael Wolk is a physiatrist practicing in Scranton, PA. Dr. Wolk is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Wolk 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. Wolk 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 Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1988
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Stroke
- Back Pain
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Abnormal Gait
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