Dr. Andrew Ian Gitkind M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
111 E 210th St Bronx NY, 10467About
Dr. Andrew Gitkind is a physiatrist practicing in Bronx, NY. Dr. Gitkind is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Gitkind 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. Gitkind 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
St George',s University 2004
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Pain Medicine
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