Dr. John Whyte MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
101 E Olney Ave Suite 400 Philadelphia PA, 19120About
Dr. John Whyte is a physiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Whyte is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Whyte 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. Whyte 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1978
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1978
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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