Dr. Salvatore John Pelligra MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2718 Henry St Greensboro NC, 27405About
Dr. Salvatore Pelligra is a physiatrist practicing in Greensboro, NC. Dr. Pelligra is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Pelligra 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. Pelligra 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
Albany Medical College - Union University 1981
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Pain
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