Dr. Paul S. Raphael M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
4436 Lenox Dr Bethlehem PA, 18017About
Dr. Paul Raphael is a physiatrist practicing in Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Raphael is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Raphael 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. Raphael 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
Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna, Facolta De Medicina E Chirurgia,Bologna, Italy MD
Universit‡ degli Studi di Bologna Scuola di Medicina e Chirurgia 1969
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pain
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