Dr. Polly A Cator MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
149 S Main St Cortland NY, 13045Rating
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About
Dr. Polly Cator is a physiatrist practicing in Cortland, NY. Dr. Cator is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Cator 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. Cator 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 Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1989
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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134 HOMER AVENUE CORTLAND NY 13045