Dr. Hetal R. Lakhani MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
375 Laguna Honda Blvd Laguna Honda Hospita San Francisco CA, 94116About
Dr. Hetal Lakhani is a physiatrist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Lakhani is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Lakhani 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. Lakhani 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
St George',s University MD
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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