Dr. Joseph Charles Augustin M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
1401 Foucher St New Orleans LA, 70115About
Dr. Joseph Augustin is a physiatrist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Augustin is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Augustin 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. Augustin 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.
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