Gary Wheeler P.T.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
18510 E Union School Rd Independence MO, 64058About
Dr. Gary Wheeler is a physiatrist practicing in Independence, MO. Dr. Wheeler is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Wheeler 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. Wheeler 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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Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1975
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