Dr. Steven W. Thatcher M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
101 W University Ave Champaign IL, 61820About
Dr. Steven Thatcher is a physiatrist practicing in Champaign, IL. Dr. Thatcher is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Thatcher 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. Thatcher 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1990
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Pain Medicine
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