Dr. Robert B. Chinnapongse MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1959 NE Pacific St Seattle WA, 98195About
Dr. Robert Chinnapongse is a physiatrist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Chinnapongse is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Chinnapongse 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. Chinnapongse 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1994
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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