Dr. Alan Birtwistle M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
11125 Dunn Rd Suite 311 Saint Louis MO, 63136About
Dr. Alan Birtwistle is a physiatrist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Birtwistle is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Birtwistle 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. Birtwistle 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
Spartan Hlth Sci Univ, Vieux Fort, St Lucia 2000
Carver Chiropractic College 1993
Spartan Health Sciences University, School of Medicine,Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia Medicine
Logan College of Chiropractic 1993
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diversified
- Thompson
- Activator Methods
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