Dr. Paul Thananopavarn M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
101 Manning Dr Unc Hospitals, Depar Chapel Hill NC, 27514About
Dr. Paul Thananopavarn is a physiatrist practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Thananopavarn is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Thananopavarn 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. Thananopavarn 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
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
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