Mr. James D Goff D.O.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Sports Medicine
515 UNION AVE. DOVER OH, 44622About
Dr. James Goff is a physiatrist practicing in Uniontown, OH. Dr. Goff is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Goff 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. Goff 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
Ohio Univ- Coll Of Osteo Med- Athens Oh 1998
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Sports Medicine
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