Dr. Robert J Chesser MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2570 24th St Suite 125 Rock Island IL, 61201About
Dr. Robert Chesser is a physiatrist practicing in Rock Island, IL. Dr. Chesser is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Chesser 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. Chesser 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1975
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Stroke
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
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- Christine L Foutch9411 13th St W Rock Island Illinois 61201
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