Ty Duc Lai M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Fl 7 Department Of Neurol Washington DC, 20037About
Dr. Ty Lai is a physiatrist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Lai is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Lai 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. Lai 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
Tulane University School of Medicine 2011
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Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
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