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Mr. Richard Peter Engel M.S.OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
271 WASHINGTON AVE SAINT JAMES NY, 11780About
Dr. Richard Engel practices Occupational Medicine in SAINT JAMES, NY. Dr. Engel evaluates the interaction between work and health. Occupational medicine physicians have general knowledge of worksite operations and are familiar with the toxic properties of materials used by employees and the potential hazards and stressors of work processes; in addition to being qualified to determine an employees physical and emotional fitness for work; diagnosing and treating occupational diseases; handling work related injuries; and having an understanding of rehabilitation methods, health education techniques, sanitation, and workers compensation laws.
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- Judith Ann Pedley OT10 LANCELOT COURT SAINT JAMES NY 11780
- Ms. Chantel Lynn Dionne-michaud MS, OTRL24 Bayberry Dr Saint James NY 11780
- Elizabeth Silvestri OYR/L601 Alden Ct E Saint James NY 11780
- Mrs. Nikole M Willman OTR/L44A KING ARTHURS CT N SAINT JAMES NY 11780
- Mrs. Lauren A. Simmen MS, OT/L36 HILLSIDE AVE SAINT JAMES NY 11780
- Mr. Gary Ward Cassidy OTR/L243 JACKSON AVE SAINT JAMES NY 11780
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UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ( STONY BROOK )l
HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER SUNY STONY BROOK NY 11794ST CATHERINE OF SIENA HOSPITALl
50 ROUTE 25A SMITHTOWN NY 11787