Dr. David T Palmer DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
335 Brighton Ave Portland ME, 04102About
Dr. David Palmer is a physiatrist practicing in Portland, ME. Dr. Palmer is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Palmer 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. Palmer 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 Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1974
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine,Biddeford, Me, United States 1993
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