Dr. Dennis Chong M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
500 17th Ave Wound Healing Center Seattle WA, 98122About
Dr. Dennis Chong is a physiatrist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Chong is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Chong 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. Chong 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 Calgary- Fac Of Med- Calgary- Alb- Canada 1988
University of Calgary / Faculty of Medicine 1988
University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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