Dr. Richard Martin M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
1334 Marsh St San Luis Obispo CA, 93401About
Dr. Richard Martin is a physiatrist practicing in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dr. Martin is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Martin 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. Martin 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 Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1978
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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