Dr. Michael James M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
3801 University Lake Dr Anchorage AK, 99508About
Dr. Michael James is a physiatrist practicing in Anchorage, AK. Dr. James is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. James 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. James 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 Washington School of Medicine 1968
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