Dr. Thomas More Ray M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
902 Kirkwood Ave Nw Lenoir NC, 28645About
Dr. Thomas Ray is a physiatrist practicing in Lenoir, NC. Dr. Ray is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Ray 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. Ray 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1991
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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