Dr. Paul O. Jacobs MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
9800 SE Sunnyside Rd Clackamas OR, 97015About
Dr. Paul Jacobs is a physiatrist practicing in Clackamas, OR. Dr. Jacobs is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Jacobs 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. Jacobs 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 Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1967
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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