Dr. Meeta D. Peer, MD, DCH
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
9701 Bustleton Ave Philadelphia PA, 19115About
Dr. Meeta Peer is a physiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Peer is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Peer 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. Peer 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
B.J. Medical College 1967
Board Certification
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Owner Meeta Peer MD, PC -
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Neuropathy
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Abnormal Gait
Fellowships
- Mount Sinai Pediatric Rehabilitation
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Get to know Physiatrist Dr. Meeta D. Peer, who serves patients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
An experienced physiatrist with over 40 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Peer is the owner of Meeta Peer MD, PC, with two offices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is also affiliated with Nazareth Hospital, further demonstrating her strong ties to the medical community.
Educated in India, Dr. Peer graduated with her Medical Degree from B.J. Medical College in 1967. She then immigrated to the United States, performing her internship at United Hospitals and her residency at Veterans Administration Hospital (New Jersey).
To further enhance her expertise in her chosen field, Dr. Peer pursued a fellowship in pediatric rehabilitation at Mount Sinai. This specialized training equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive care for young patients requiring rehabilitative services.
Recognized for her exceptional proficiency and commitment to upholding the highest standards of medical practice, Dr. Peer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR). The mission of the ABPMR is to serve the public by improving the quality of patient care in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This is accomplished through a process of certification and maintenance of certification that fosters excellence and encourages continuous learning.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as physiatry and physiatrics, is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities. Physiatrists treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.
In addition to her professional achievements, Dr. Peer’s ability to communicate in multiple languages, including English, Hindi and Marathi, allows her to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds and provide personalized care that meets their unique needs. Her expertise, extensive experience, and commitment to delivering compassionate care make her a true asset to the medical community.
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