Dr. Rita N Ayyangar MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
325 East Eisenhower Pkwy Suite 100 Ann Arbor MI, 48108About
Dr. Rita Ayyangar is a physiatrist practicing in Ann Arbor, MI. Dr. Ayyangar is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Ayyangar 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. Ayyangar 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
B.J. Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India 1984
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
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