Dr. Paul W. Horchos D.O.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
5 Morgan Hwy Suite 4 Scranton PA, 18508About
Dr. Paul Horchos is a physiatrist practicing in Scranton, PA. Dr. Horchos is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Horchos 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. Horchos 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
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1993
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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