Dr. Jeffrey S Hecht M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1932 Alcoa Hwy Suite 580 Knoxville TN, 37920Rating
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About
Dr. Jeffrey Hecht is a physiatrist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Hecht is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Hecht 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. Hecht 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1979
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TN MEDICAL CENTERl
1924 ALCOA HIGHWAY KNOXVILLE TN 37920THE UNIVERSITY OF TN MEDICAL CENTERl
1924 ALCOA HIGHWAY KNOXVILLE TN 37920