Dr. Christine Ann Thorogood MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
721 Fairfax Ave 3rd Floor Norfolk VA, 23507About
Dr. Christine Thorogood is a physiatrist practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Thorogood is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Thorogood 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. Thorogood 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
Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1996
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Joh 1995
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Med 1995
Rutgers 1996
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cerebral Palsy
- Birth Defects
- Abnormal Gait
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