Dr. Carol O Ellis MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1250 Route 28 Suite 203 Somerville NJ, 08876About
Dr. Carol Ellis is a physiatrist practicing in Somerville, NJ. Dr. Ellis is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Ellis 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. Ellis 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
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1967
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Preventative MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative MedicineABPM
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