Dr. Jeffery Edward Fitzthum M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
21616 76th Ave W. Suite 102 Edmonds WA, 98026About
Dr. Jeffery Fitzthum is a physiatrist practicing in Edmonds, WA. Dr. Fitzthum is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Fitzthum 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. Fitzthum 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
Oregon Health And Science University School of Medicine,Portland, Or, United States 1989
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Pain
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