Dr. George A Griggs MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
9630 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale AZ, 85260About
Dr. George Griggs is a physiatrist practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Griggs is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Griggs 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. Griggs 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1958
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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