
Dr. Paula E. Wegert MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
325 S Parkside Dr Colorado Springs CO, 80910About
Dr. Paula Wegert is a physiatrist practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Wegert is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Wegert 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. Wegert 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
Med Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1987
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Eric O Ridings M.D.455 E Pikes Peak Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903
- Dr. Michael C Sparr M.D.455 E Pikes Peak Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903
- Dr. David Lee Walden M.D.3920 N Union Blvd Colorado Springs CO 80907
- Dr. David Richman MD325 S Parkside Dr Colorado Springs CO 80910
- Dr. Nathaniel John Miller D.O.325 S PARKSIDE DR COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80910
- Dr. Jack L Rook M.D.923 W Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80905
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