Dr. James S Zarr MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2700 Clay Edwards Dr Suite 320 Kansas City MO, 64116About
Dr. James Zarr is a physiatrist practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Zarr is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Zarr 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. Zarr 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
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1981
University of Missouri / Columbia Campus 1981
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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