Dr. Jean L Nickels MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1425 Portland Ave Rochester NY, 14621About
Dr. Jean Nickels is a physiatrist practicing in Rochester, NY. Dr. Nickels is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Nickels 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. Nickels 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 Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1989
Med College Of Wisconsin 1989
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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