Dr. James Dale Toombs M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
800 Hospital Dr Columbia MO, 65201About
Dr. James Toombs is a physiatrist practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Toombs is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Toombs 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. Toombs 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.
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University of Missouri / Columbia Campus 2000
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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