Dr. Barbara Reiser MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
11 Friendship St Turner 1 Newport RI, 02840About
Dr. Barbara Reiser is a physiatrist practicing in Newport, RI. Dr. Reiser is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Reiser 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. Reiser 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 Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 1979
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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