
Dr. Syamala Chekuru MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3506 21st St Suite 602 Lubbock TX, 79410About
Dr. Syamala Chekuru is a physiatrist practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Chekuru is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Chekuru 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. Chekuru 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
Andhra Medical College 1976
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Spinal Stenosis
- Abnormal Gait
Dr. Syamala Chekuru MD's Practice location
Practice At 3506 21st St Suite 602
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Timi Sena-kola Tuamokumo M.D.3506 21st St Lubbock TX 79410
- Dr. Randall D. Wolcott M.D.2002 Oxford Ave Lubbock TX 79410
- Dr. Cheryl F Weber MD3319 20TH ST LUBBOCK TX 79410
- Dr. John W. Norbury MD3601 4TH ST STOP 8321 LUBBOCK TX 79430
- Collin James Allison PTA6014 45th St Lubbock TX 79407
- Dr. Roger James Wolcott M.D.4321 Marsha Sharp Fwy Lubbock TX 79407
Nearest Hospitals
COVENANT MEDICAL CENTERl
3615 19TH STREET LUBBOCK TX 79410COVENANT CHILDRENS HOSPITALl
4015 22ND PLACE LUBBOCK TX 79410UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERl
602 INDIANA AVENUE LUBBOCK TX 79415