Dr. John E Benson MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
407 14th Ave SE Puyallup WA, 98372About
Dr. John Benson is a physiatrist practicing in Puyallup, WA. Dr. Benson is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Benson 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. Benson 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
Med College Of Wisconsin 2007
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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