Dr. Andrew J. Morpurgo M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
201 Dates Dr Suite 201 Ithaca NY, 14850About
Dr. Andrew Morpurgo is a physiatrist practicing in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Morpurgo is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Morpurgo 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. Morpurgo 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1992
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1992
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pain
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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