Dr. Sharon L Basham M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
230 W Pueblo St Suite A Base Of Oper Santa Barbara CA, 93105About
Dr. Sharon Basham is a physiatrist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Basham is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Basham 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. Basham 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
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1994
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Pain Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Abnormal Gait
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