Dr. Joseph J Chen MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Joseph Chen is a physiatrist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Chen is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Chen 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. Chen 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.
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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- Rehabilitation, Spine Problems
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