Dr. James Lee Stutesman MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3300 Rivermont Ave Lynchburg VA, 24503About
Dr. James Stutesman is a physiatrist practicing in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Stutesman is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Stutesman 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. Stutesman 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 Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston 1983
University Of Texas Medical School at Houston 1979
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Stroke
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
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Nearby Providers
- Islam A Saleh M.D.1330 Oak Ln Ste 202 Lynchburg VA 24503
- Dr. Andrea A. Stutesman M.D.3300 Rivermont Ave Lynchburg VA 24503
- Dr. James Cummings Dunstan M.D.3300 Rivermont Ave Lynchburg VA 24503