
Dr. Deborah N Kimmel MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
850 S 5th Street Good Shepherd Physic Allentown PA, 18103About
Dr. Deborah Kimmel is a physiatrist practicing in Allentown, PA. Dr. Kimmel is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Kimmel 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. Kimmel 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
Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1984
Drexel University College of Medicine 1980
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cerebral Palsy
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
Dr. Deborah N Kimmel MD's Practice location
Practice At 850 S 5th Street Good Shepherd Physician Group 5th Floor Billing
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