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Dr. Helena Lax-kamenicka MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1513 Race St Philadelphia PA, 19102About
Dr. Helena Lax-kamenicka is a physiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Lax-kamenicka is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Lax-kamenicka 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. Lax-kamenicka 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
Charles Univ, Praha 1979
CHARLES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE IN HRADEC KRALOVE 1979
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Neuropathy
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
Dr. Helena Lax-kamenicka MD's Practice location
Practice At 1513 Race St
1513 Race St -Philadelphia, PA 19102Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Liane Sher MD1513 Race St Philadelphia PA 19102
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- Dr. Patrick M. Rommel DO1513 Race St Philadelphia PA 19102
- Dr. Matthew S. Roh M.D.230 N Broad St # Pa Philadelphia PA 19102
- Dr. Brian T Kucer MD1513 Race St Philadelphia PA 19102
- Dr. Timothy P Young MD1513 Race St Philadelphia PA 19102
Nearest Hospitals
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
230 NORTH BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19102THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
111 SOUTH 11TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19107PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITALl
800 SPRUCE STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19107