Dr. Paul A Smucker MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
1301 S Koke Mill Rd Springfield IL, 62711About
Dr. Paul Smucker is a physiatrist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Smucker is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Smucker 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. Smucker 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1985
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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