Dr. Christopher T. Plastaras, MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
12 S 23rd St Philadelphia PA, 19103About
Dr. Christopher Plastaras is a physiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Plastaras is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Plastaras 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. Plastaras 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1996
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1996
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1996
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Awards
- 2011-2012 Recognized by Best Doctors in America2009-2010
Treatments
- Radiculopathy (pinched Nerve), Lower Back Problems, Musculoskeletal Pain And More
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Professional Memberships
- Member International Spinal Intervention Society
- Member TLG Research Associates Annual study to assess injured workers' access to quality medical care
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