Dr. Chrisoula E Andressakis MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
5454 Hohman Ave Hammond IN, 46320About
Dr. Chrisoula Andressakis is a physiatrist practicing in Hammond, IN. Dr. Andressakis is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Andressakis 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. Andressakis 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
UNIV OF IL COLL OF MED 2006
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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