Dr. David Dierks Fitzpatrick MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2352 Ashley River Rd Charleston SC, 29414About
Dr. David Fitzpatrick is a physiatrist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Fitzpatrick is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Fitzpatrick 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. Fitzpatrick 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 Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1992
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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