Dr. Emil S Cheng M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
201 Cedar St Se Suite 6600 Albuquerque NM, 87106About
Dr. Emil Cheng is a physiatrist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Cheng is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Cheng 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. Cheng 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
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1998
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Spondylolisthesis
- Fibromyalgia
- Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Dr. Emil S Cheng M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 201 Cedar St Se Suite 6600
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