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Dr. Kristen S Paynter M.D., Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Dr. Kristen S Paynter M.D.

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

4/5(5)
13400 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale AZ, 85259
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4/5

About

Dr. Kristen Paynter is a physiatrist practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Paynter is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Paynter 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. Paynter 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

University of Florida College of Medicine 1996

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 22 years of experience

Treatments

  • Chronic Pain
  • Arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Pain
  • Abnormal Gait

Dr. Kristen S Paynter M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 13400 E Shea Blvd

13400 E Shea Blvd -
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
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Dr. Kristen S Paynter M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Paynter


4.0

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Dr. Kristen S Paynter M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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