Dr. Douglas M. Thommen, MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
275 Beatty Dr Belmont NC, 28012About
Dr. Douglas Thommen is a physiatrist practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Thommen is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Thommen 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. Thommen 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
Rutgers 2004
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- 2009
Provider Details
Awards
- Wingate University PA School 2009 Associate Professor
Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Abnormal Gait
Professional Memberships
- Member American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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