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Dr. Christle Denise Colbert, M.D.

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)

Dr. Christle Colbert is a physiatrist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Colbert is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Colbert 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. Colbert 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.
16 years Experience
Dr. Christle Denise Colbert, M.D.
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Meharry Medical College
  • Accepting new patients

Can a physiatrist prescribe medication?

Yes if they chose to. Not all physiatrists do pain management. Some specialize in traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, EMGs...

Will physical therapy help me with my leg pain?

Yes but you may want to see you PCP first for labwork and possible doppler ultrasound.