Dr. Gretchen Mary Niemioja M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
640 JACKSON ST SAINT PAUL MN, 55101About
Dr. Gretchen Niemioja is a physiatrist practicing in Saint Paul, MN. Dr. Niemioja is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Niemioja 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. Niemioja 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
University of Mn Med Sch 2008
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