Dr. Lei Zhang MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
19114 La Verita San Antonio TX, 78258About
Dr. Lei Zhang is a physiatrist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Zhang is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Zhang 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. Zhang 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
Beijing Med University 1986
Peking Union Medical University 1985
Parker College of Chiropractic 2004
University of Vermont College of Medicine
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