Dr. Luis M Taveras M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
1 Choctaw Way Talihina OK, 74571About
Dr. Luis Taveras is a physiatrist practicing in Talihina, OK. Dr. Taveras is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Taveras 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. Taveras 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
Universidad Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine 1988
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Warts
- Actinic Keratosis
- Birthmark
- Fungal Infection
- Ringworm
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin Tag
- Vascular Disease
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