Dr. Jose Alfredo Santos M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2701 Babcock Rd Suite A San Antonio TX, 78229About
Dr. Jose Santos is a physiatrist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Santos is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Santos 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. Santos 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
Baylor College of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Arthritis
- Stroke
- Back Pain
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
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