Dr. Lourdes Nieves-vazquez M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
14B Calle Vanda Guaynabo PR, 00966About
Dr. Lourdes Nieves-vazquez is a physiatrist practicing in Guaynabo, PR. Dr. Nieves-vazquez is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Nieves-vazquez 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. Nieves-vazquez 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
Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1983
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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