Mr. Sung Chul Ahn DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2400 Glenwood Ave Suite 120 Joliet IL, 60435About
Dr. Sung Ahn is a physiatrist practicing in Joliet, IL. Dr. Ahn is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Ahn 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. Ahn 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.
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