Dr. Douglas James Brunner MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
175 E Chester Pike Ridley Park PA, 19078About
Dr. Douglas Brunner is a physiatrist practicing in Ridley Park, PA. Dr. Brunner is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Brunner 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. Brunner 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
American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat 1981
American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine 1981
American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Osteoarthritis
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Femur Fracture
Dr. Douglas James Brunner MD's Practice location
Dr. Douglas James Brunner MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Brunner
Recommended Articles
- What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Osteoporosis?
If you have risk factors for osteoporosis – postmenopausal women with vitamin D deficiency – do not wait until the symptoms are out to get screened. According to statistics, a major contributor for osteoporosis doesn’t have any noticeable symptoms. By the time you have a bone fracture, feel...
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Misconceptions: Debunked
What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, wherein the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints leading to stiffness, pain, and inflammation. Gradually, RA can lead to physical deformities. Rheumatoid arthritis is known to affect around 2 million Americans....
- What Happens During a Laminectomy?
What is a laminectomy?You may experience back pain that affects your day-to-day activities. Your doctor may recommend that you undergo a surgical procedure called laminectomy.Laminectomy is a surgical operation, in which the lamina is removed. This helps relieve pressure that is exerted on the nerve...
- What Is Sacroiliitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Home Remedies
What is sacroiliitis?An inflammation of one or both sacroiliac joints is known as sacroiliitis. This condition happens when the lower spine and pelvis connect. In other words, we can say that a sacroiliac joint is the union of the sacrum and ilium. The sacroiliac joint is bound by thick ligaments...
- What Are the Risks of Laminectomy?
Your doctor will first attempt to give you other alternative treatments before recommending surgery. If your back pain still persists after treatment, your doctor may suggest for surgery as one of the solutions. Laminectomy is the most probable surgical procedure that you will have to undergo.Facts...
- Top 5 Natural Supplements for Muscular Dystrophy
What is muscular dystrophy?Muscular dystrophy is a group of disorders that cause skeletal muscle degeneration, decreased flexibility, and progressive weakness. In muscular dystrophy, the abnormal mutation of genes interferes with the production of proteins, which are needed for healthy muscle...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. William Murphy DO, LPT60 State Rd Media PA 19063
- Dr. Bryan O\'Young M.D.3401 North Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19140
- Dr. Shawn M. Peterson D.O.25 S 9th St Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19107
- Dr. Barry L. Bakst D.O.2006 FOULK RD WILMINGTON DE 19810
- Dr. Christina Oleson MD25 S. 9th Street Philadelphia PA 19107
- Dr. Akhil M Chhatre MD1800 Lombard Street Philadelphia PA 19146