
Dr. Carl Randolph Shelton MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
153 Springhaven Dr Princeton WV, 24740About
Dr. Carl Shelton is a physiatrist practicing in Princeton, WV. Dr. Shelton is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Shelton 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. Shelton 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1987
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1991
Temple University School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Osteoarthritis
- Cerebrovascular Disease
Residency
- Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Mercy Fitzgerald Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
- Hospital University Pa 1988
Dr. Carl Randolph Shelton MD's Practice location
Practice At 153 Springhaven Dr
153 Springhaven Dr -Princeton, WV 24740Get Direction
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