Dr. James Lee Slater D.O.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
7447 N Macarthur Blvd Suite 180 Irving TX, 75063About
Dr. James Slater is a physiatrist practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Slater is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Slater 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. Slater 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 N Tx Hlth Sci Ctr- Tx Coll Osteo Med- Ft Worth Tx 2001
Univ Of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College Of Osteopathic 2001
Univ Of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College Of Osteopathic Medicine, University Of North 2001
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 2001
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