Dr. Steven S Andersen MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
5050 Ne Hoyt St Suite 353 Portland OR, 97213About
Dr. Steven Andersen is a physiatrist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Andersen is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Andersen 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. Andersen 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1986
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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