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Dr. Vandana Punj M.D
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
3801 Miranda Ave # Sci/128 Palo Alto CA, 94304About
Dr. Vandana Punj is a physiatrist practicing in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Punj is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Punj 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. Punj 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 Michigan Medical School
UNIV OF POONA 1988
B.J. Medical College 1991
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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