Dr. Kathleen M Abbott M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1275 Elm St West Springfield MA, 01089About
Dr. Kathleen Abbott is a physiatrist practicing in West Springfield, MA. Dr. Abbott is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Abbott 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. Abbott 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1992
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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