Dr. Kathleen Florence MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
4440 W 95th St Emg Lab, Room 042 So Oak Lawn IL, 60453About
Dr. Kathleen Florence is a physiatrist practicing in Oak Lawn, IL. Dr. Florence is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Florence 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. Florence 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
Washington Center / School of Medicine 1996
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1996
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Back Pain
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
Dr. Kathleen Florence MD's Practice location
Practice At 4440 W 95th St Emg Lab, Room 042 South
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