Kenneth Craig Vitale M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Sports Medicine
9350 Campus Point Drive La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Kenneth Vitale is a physiatrist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Vitale is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Vitale 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. Vitale 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
New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY Medical Degree
Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York, NY Other Degree
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist Medical Degree
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Degree
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Sports Medicine
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