Dr. Kathleen J. Zisser M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2417 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA, 93105About
Dr. Kathleen Zisser is a physiatrist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Zisser is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Zisser 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. Zisser 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.
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Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1990
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