Patrick Fitzsimmons
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1542 TULANE AVE # T4M2 NEW ORLEANS LA, 70112About
Dr. Patrick Fitzsimmons is a physiatrist practicing in NEW ORLEANS, LA. Dr. Fitzsimmons is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Fitzsimmons 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. Fitzsimmons 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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