Dr. Bruce Lazarus MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
111 Brewster St Dept. Of Physical Me Pawtucket RI, 02860About
Dr. Bruce Lazarus is a physiatrist practicing in Pawtucket, RI. Dr. Lazarus is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Lazarus 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. Lazarus 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
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 1981
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- 1985
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Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Todd Evan Handel MD1145 Main St Pawtucket RI 02860
- Dr. Shakuntala Prasad MD111 Brewster St Pawtucket RI 02860