Dr. John Andrews Tafel M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1007 Walton Road Matador TX, 79244About
Dr. John Tafel is a physiatrist practicing in Matador, TX. Dr. Tafel is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Tafel 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. Tafel 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
University of Virginia / Main Campus 1987
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1987
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Revolutionary advances in medical waste management. The Sanitec system.
- Avian Flu pandemic in the United States. The Sanitec Industry's solution.
- Revolutionary advances in organic foods.
- Late effects of polio: critical review of the literature on neuromuscular function.
- Cold injuries.
- Recurrent skin infections: a diagnostic enigma.
- Factitious skin wounds.
- Mechanical performance of exertubing for isotonic hand exercise.
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