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Dr. Olivera D. Pekovic M.D., Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Dr. Olivera D. Pekovic M.D.

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

600 E 233rd Street Dept. Of Physical & Bronx NY, 10466

About

Dr. Olivera Pekovic is a physiatrist practicing in Bronx, NY. Dr. Pekovic is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Pekovic 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. Pekovic 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 Belgrade- Med Fak- Beograd- Serbia 1987

University Of Belgrade

University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine 1987

Board Certification

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 30 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Arthritis
  • Stroke
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Back Pain
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
  • Pain
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Abnormal Gait

Professional Memberships

  • Member aapmr aanem 

Dr. Olivera D. Pekovic M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Olivera Pekovic, MD

600 E 233rd Street Dept. Of Physical & -
Bronx, NY 10466
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Fax: 718-920-9212

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