Dr. Robert B Halvorsen MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2033 Main St Suite 406 Sarasota FL, 34237About
Dr. Robert Halvorsen is a physiatrist practicing in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Halvorsen is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Halvorsen 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. Halvorsen 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
U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx 1979
University Of Texas Medical School at Houston 1979
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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