Dr. John Martin Downey D.O.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
2902 Professional Pkwy Augusta GA, 30907About
Dr. John Downey is a physiatrist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Downey is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Downey 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. Downey 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 New England, Coll of Osteo Med, Biddeford Me 1983
University of New England / Main Campus 1983
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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