Dr. Brian Ernstoff M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
5500 Aylesboro Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15217About
Dr. Brian Ernstoff is a physiatrist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Ernstoff is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Ernstoff 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. Ernstoff 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
Tulane University School of Medicine 1976
Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina 1980
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Parkinson's Disease
- Back Pain
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Femur Fracture
- Abnormal Gait
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