Dr. Peter Chiu M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
240 Patchogue Yaphank Rd Suite 101 Patchogue NY, 11772About
Dr. Peter Chiu is a physiatrist practicing in Patchogue, NY. Dr. Chiu is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Chiu 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. Chiu 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1995
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Fibromyalgia
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pain
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- Dr. Danielle N Degiorgio D.O.55 Medford Avenue Patchogue NY 11772