Dr. Derek S Scott M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Sports Medicine
2727 S. Pennsylvania Ave Lansing MI, 48910About
Dr. Derek Scott is a physiatrist practicing in Lansing, MI. Dr. Scott is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Scott 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. Scott 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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