Dr. John F Gillman M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2702 S 42ND ST STE 310 TACOMA WA, 98409About
Dr. John Gillman is a physiatrist practicing in Minot, ND. Dr. Gillman is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Gillman 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. Gillman 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
Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 1992
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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