Dr. Merle K. Miura-akamine MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2828 Paa St Honolulu HI, 96819About
Dr. Merle Miura-akamine is a physiatrist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Miura-akamine is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Miura-akamine 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. Miura-akamine 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 Hawaii 1985
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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