Dr. Sarah Katherine Wagers M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
220 Abraham Flexner Way Suite 300 Louisville KY, 40202About
Dr. Sarah Wagers is a physiatrist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Wagers is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Wagers 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. Wagers 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
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
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