Dr. Franklin Shih M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
8515 Pearl St Suite 100 Denver CO, 80229About
Dr. Franklin Shih is a physiatrist practicing in Denver, CO. Dr. Shih is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Shih 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. Shih 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 Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca 1988
University Of Ca Davis School Of Med 1988
University of California 1988
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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Treatments
- Back Pain
- Pain
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