Dr. Catherine K Schmidt DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1400 Bellinger St Eau Claire WI, 54703About
Dr. Catherine Schmidt is a physiatrist practicing in Eau Claire, WI. Dr. Schmidt is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Schmidt 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. Schmidt 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 New England, Coll of Osteo Med, Biddeford Me 2002
University of New England / Main Campus 2002
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