Dr. Thomas W. Hecht MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
410 Providence Ln Ne Bldg. 2 Olympia WA, 98506About
Dr. Thomas Hecht is a physiatrist practicing in Olympia, WA. Dr. Hecht is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Hecht 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. Hecht 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 Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1995
University of Washington School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Awards
- PM&R Resident research award,
Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Abnormal Gait
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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