Dr. Hugh D Newman DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2005 Valley View Blvd Altoona PA, 16602About
Dr. Hugh Newman is a physiatrist practicing in Altoona, PA. Dr. Newman is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Newman 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. Newman 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
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University 1993
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- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
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