Dr. Jeffrey A Uzzle MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
150 E DIVISION RD OAK RIDGE TN, 37830About
Dr. Jeffrey Uzzle is a physiatrist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Uzzle is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Uzzle 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. Uzzle 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 Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1987
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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