Dr. Jane K Dorval MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1 Medical Center Blvd Chester PA, 19013About
Dr. Jane Dorval is a physiatrist practicing in Chester, PA. Dr. Dorval is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Dorval 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. Dorval 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 At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1976
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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