Dr. Thomas L. Hedge M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
18300 Roscoe Blvd Northridge CA, 91325About
Dr. Thomas Hedge is a physiatrist practicing in Northridge, CA. Dr. Hedge is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Hedge 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. Hedge 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 of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1976
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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