Dr. Suzanne Benson M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1 Siskin Plz Chattanooga TN, 37403About
Dr. Suzanne Benson is a physiatrist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Benson is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Benson 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. Benson 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 Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1991
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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