Dr. Brian J August MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
1810 Murchison Suite 300 El Paso TX, 79902About
Dr. Brian August is a physiatrist practicing in El Paso, TX. Dr. August is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. August 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. August 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
Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx 1990
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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