Dr. Leland Berkwits MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
445 Biltmore Ave Suite 506a Asheville NC, 28801About
Dr. Leland Berkwits is a physiatrist practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Berkwits is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Berkwits 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. Berkwits 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.
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Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Pain Medicine
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