“Do physiatrists prescribe meds?”
I'm going to have an appointment with a physiatrist soon for a sports injury. Are physiatrists able to prescribe medications?
8 Answers
Yes physiatrists are medical doctors and we do prescribe medications
Yes, they can, but they can do so much more. A physiatrist will evaluate your functional goals, and understand what you are trying to get out of your medical care and help get you there. Medications are just a small part of that
Yes. They are fully licensed physicians.They can prescribe you any medication that he/she will consider necessary.
Yes. Physiatrists are either MDs or DOs that can prescribe medicine including anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, and pain meds.
Yes
Yes! All Physical Medicine and Rehabilitations specialists who are board certified can write for all medications.
Yes, physiatrists are licensed medical doctors that can prescribe any medication and order any testing/imaging and are often trained at reading their own imaging.
Physiatrists are medical doctors and of course, if licensed, they can prescribe.
Lewis G. Maharam, MD, FACSM
Lewis G. Maharam, MD, FACSM
