Ms. Diane S Mayer MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1401 Foucher Street M1005 New Orleans LA, 70115About
Dr. Diane Mayer is a physiatrist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Mayer is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Mayer 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. Mayer 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1983
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1983
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
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