Dr. Rita Malvaso Hancock M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
1020 24th Ave Nw Suite 100` Norman OK, 73069About
Dr. Rita Hancock is a physiatrist practicing in Norman, OK. Dr. Hancock is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Hancock 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. Hancock 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 At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1994
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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