Dr. Kristin A Gustafson DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
732 Harrison Ave Suite F511 Boston MA, 02118About
Dr. Kristin Gustafson is a physiatrist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Gustafson is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Gustafson 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. Gustafson 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
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine DO
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine / New York Institute of Technology 2000
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