Dr. Dukjin Im MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
8505 Arlington Blvd Suite 100 Fairfax VA, 22031About
Dr. Dukjin Im is a physiatrist practicing in Fairfax, VA. Dr. Im is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Im 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. Im 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1990
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine- 2007
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Fellowships
- University of Michigan Medical Center, Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pediatric
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