Dr. Richard Anthony Dentico M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Sports Medicine
1 Webster Ave Suite 400 Poughkeepsie NY, 12601About
Dr. Richard Dentico is a physiatrist practicing in Poughkeepsie, NY. Dr. Dentico is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Dentico 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. Dentico 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.
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Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Sports Medicine
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