Dr. Jose Sebastian Figueroa D.O.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3200 Grand Ave Des Moines IA, 50312About
Dr. Jose Figueroa is a physiatrist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Figueroa is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Figueroa 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. Figueroa 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1995
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Back Pain
- Pain
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