Dr. Antonio Abreu, MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Sports Medicine
13801 York Rd Outpatient Dept Cockeysville MD, 21030About
Dr. Antonio Abreu is a physiatrist practicing in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Abreu is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Abreu 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. Abreu 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. For the past 10 years, Dr. Abreu has been working mostly at Skilled Nursing Facilities as a consulting physician for Subacute Rehab services. Excelling at providing much needed insight into bridging the gap between primary medicine and rehabilitation while optimizing each patient's process towards regaining quality of life. In the past year, Dr. Abreu has again started to provide outpatient services at two of the facilities he works at rekindling his passion for Musculosketal and Sports Medicine.
Education and Training
University of Puerto Rico MD 2002
Board Certification
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Provider Details
Dr. Antonio Abreu, MD's Expert Contributions
Can physical therapy help with shoulder impingement?
Yes it can READ MORE
What helps shoulder joint pain?
You need to be evaluated READ MORE
Can physical therapy fix posture?
In most cases yes READ MORE
Is my back pain serious enough to go to the hospital?
Have it checked READ MORE
Does back pain improve with exercise?
It certainly does. An adequate program that emphasizes on movement and core strengthening will eventually help with reducing pain associated with spine. Please visit a local Physiatrist or Physical Therapist so that an adequate program can be designed for you. READ MORE
Can physical therapy fix sciatica?
In some cases. You need to be evaluated by Physiatrist, Neurologist or Pain specialist READ MORE
Can physical therapy help lower back injury?
Yes READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Consulting Physician Futurecare 2014 - Present
Awards
- Alice G Brandfonbrenner Young Research Award 2006 Performing Arts Medicine Association
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Stroke
- Osteoarthritis
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
Professional Memberships
- Performing Arts Medicine Association
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Baltimore Choral Arts Society
- Coral Filarmonica de San Juan
Professional Society Memberships
- AAPM&RPAMA
What do you attribute your success to?
- EmpathyHard-workPerseverance Strong ethics
Areas of research
- Performing Arts Medicine, musicians injuries Overhead sportsRunning medicine
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Puerto RicoSpain
Hobbies / Sports
- RunningBaseballChoral Singing
Areas of research
Performing arts - Musician's injuries
Running Medicine
Overhead throwers/Baseball Medicine
Dr. Antonio Abreu, MD's Practice location
Futurecare Good Samaritan
1601 E Belvedere Rehab Dept -Baltimore, MD 21239Get Direction
Futurecare Homewood
2700 N Charles st -Baltimore, Maryland 21218Get Direction
Broadmead
13801 York Rd Outpatient Dept -Cockeysville, MD 21030Get Direction
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