Linda A Woods PT
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2525 S Michigan Ave B-522 Chicago IL, 60616About
Dr. Linda Woods is a physiatrist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Woods is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Woods 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. Woods 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.
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