Dr. Alexander S. Nicholas DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
4190 City Line Ave Suite 320 Philadelphia PA, 19131Rating
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Dr. Alexander Nicholas is a physiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Nicholas is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Nicholas 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. Nicholas 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
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1975
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1975
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