Melissa Orsal Jasek PT
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
5000 Bee Caves Rd Suite 204 Austin TX, 78746About
Dr. Melissa Jasek is a physiatrist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Jasek is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Jasek 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. Jasek 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
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 1992
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