
Joy Deshazo M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
107 GOVERNORS DR SW HUNTSVILLE AL, 35801About
Dr. Joy Deshazo is a physiatrist practicing in HUNTSVILLE, AL. Dr. Deshazo is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Deshazo 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. Deshazo 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.
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