Dr. Kristen S Paynter M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
13400 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale AZ, 85259About
Dr. Kristen Paynter is a physiatrist practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Paynter is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Paynter 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. Paynter 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
University of Florida College of Medicine 1996
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
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