Dr. William P Shannon M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
202 S Park St Madison WI, 53715About
Dr. William Shannon is a physiatrist practicing in Madison, WI. Dr. Shannon is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Shannon 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. Shannon 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
Univ of Az Coll of Med, Tucson Az 1984
University of Arizona College of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Fibromyalgia
- Stroke
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
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