Dr. Thomas E Mcgunigal M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
116 Eddie Dowling Hwy North Smithfield RI, 02896About
Dr. Thomas Mcgunigal is a physiatrist practicing in North Smithfield, RI. Dr. Mcgunigal is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Mcgunigal 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. Mcgunigal 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
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1987
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Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Pinched Nerve
- Pain
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- Dr. Keith W.l. Rafal MD116 Eddie Dowling Hwy North Smithfield RI 02896