Dr. Patrick William Schmitt DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
143 E 2nd St Erie PA, 16507About
Dr. Patrick Schmitt is a physiatrist practicing in Erie, PA. Dr. Schmitt is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Schmitt 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. Schmitt 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 DO
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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