
Dr. Stephen John Kustera M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
35 Sequoia Dr. Watchung NJ, 07069About
Dr. Stephen Kustera is a physiatrist practicing in Watchung, NJ. Dr. Kustera is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Kustera 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. Kustera 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
Kath Univ Leuven- Fac Der Geneeskunde- Leuven- Belgium 1968
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KULeuven) Faculteit Geneeskunde 1968
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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- Dr. Joseph Rodrigo Mejia D.O.459 Watchung Avenue Watchung NJ 07069
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- Dr. Alice Chaw Tzeng M.D.37 Pine Ln Watchung NJ 07069
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