Dr. Aleksandra S Alderman M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
230 North Rd Poughkeepsie NY, 12601About
Dr. Aleksandra Alderman is a physiatrist practicing in Poughkeepsie, NY. Dr. Alderman is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Alderman 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. Alderman 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 Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1968
University of Mn Med Sch 1968
University of Minnesota Medical School 1968
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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