Dr. John P Metzler MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz Suite 11300 Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. John Metzler is a physiatrist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Metzler is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Metzler 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. Metzler 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1995
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