Dr. Barbara Sigford MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1 Veterans Dr Minneapolis MN, 55417About
Dr. Barbara Sigford is a physiatrist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Sigford is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Sigford 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. Sigford 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
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1987
University of Mn Med Sch 1987
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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