Dr. Lynne A Fernandez MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1000 W South Boulder Rd Suite 214 Lafayette CO, 80026About
Dr. Lynne Fernandez is a physiatrist practicing in Lafayette, CO. Dr. Fernandez is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Fernandez 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. Fernandez 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
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1984
Howard University College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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