Dr. Michael J Sorensen M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
6286 Briarcrest Ave Suite 200 Memphis TN, 38120About
Dr. Michael Sorensen is a physiatrist practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Sorensen is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Sorensen 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. Sorensen 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
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1986
University of Minnesota Medical School 1986
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Spondylolisthesis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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