Dr. Jamuna Sivakanthan M.D., Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Dr. Jamuna Sivakanthan M.D.

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

1675 Riggins Road Tallahassee Florida, 32308
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About

Dr. Jamuna Sivakanthan is a physiatrist practicing in Tallahassee, Florida. Dr. Sivakanthan is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Sivakanthan 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. Sivakanthan 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

MD at Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University

Danylo Halytsky Lviv State Med Univ, Lviv, Ukraine 1989

University of Jana Kazimierza Wydzial Lekarski 1989

Naval Academy of Medicine 1989

Board Certification

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 35 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

General RehabilitationPain Management =

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local- Taught at University of Pittsburgh -

Awards

  • Medical School Scholarship   

Treatments

  • Stroke
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Abnormal Gait

Internships

  • Saint Francis Medical Center

Professional Society Memberships

  • Florida Medical Association, American Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine, Florida Academy of Pain Medicine

What do you attribute your success to?

  • She was originally from Sri Lanka and attended medical school in Russia on a medical scholarship. From there, she moved to the United States and with the support of her family, she was able to continue her dream of practicing medicine. It was never easy but it was always worth pursuing her passion with hard work and dedication to the field. She has accomplished much and continues to serve her patients.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Music, Swimming, Travel, Running, Basketball

Favorite professional publications

  • PM&R Journal, The Journal of the American Medical Association

Dr. Jamuna Sivakanthan M.D.'s Practice location

1675 Riggins Road -
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
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New patients: 850-556-5066, 412-731-8180
Fax: 412-731-7150
www.medicalrehabspecialist.com

5222 PIPER LANE -
SANFORD, FL 32771
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New patients: 321-363-4409
Fax: 321-363-4781

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