Dr. Nicholas A Navato D.O.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3445 S State Route 291 Suite 303 Independence MO, 64057About
Dr. Nicholas Navato is a physiatrist practicing in Independence, MO. Dr. Navato is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Navato 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. Navato 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 Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1992
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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