Dr. Peter John Rappa M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2301 Marsh Ln Plano TX, 75093About
Dr. Peter Rappa is a physiatrist practicing in Plano, TX. Dr. Rappa is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Rappa 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. Rappa 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
Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx 1989
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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