Dr. Philip J Citek MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
7619 Morro Rd Atascadero CA, 93422About
Dr. Philip Citek is a physiatrist practicing in Atascadero, CA. Dr. Citek is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Citek 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. Citek 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 Del Noreste- Esc De Med- Tampico- Tamaulipas- Mexico 1984
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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