Dr. Lizette Alvarez M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3009 N BALLAS RD SAINT LOUIS MO, 63131About
Dr. Lizette Alvarez is a physiatrist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Alvarez is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Alvarez 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. Alvarez 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
Ponce Sch of Med, Ponce Pr 1991
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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