Dr. Getahun Kifle M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
486 LINCOLN PL BROOKLYN NY, 11238About
Dr. Getahun Kifle is a physiatrist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Kifle is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Kifle 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. Kifle 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
Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) 1982
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Pain Medicine
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