Dr. Ellen J Flinchum M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
2416 Regency Rd Lexington KY, 40503About
Dr. Ellen Flinchum is a physiatrist practicing in Lexington, KY. Dr. Flinchum is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Flinchum 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. Flinchum 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 Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1998
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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