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Dr. Joseph F O'keefe M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
263 FARMINGTON AVENUE FARMINGTON CT, 06030About
Dr. Joseph O'keefe is a physiatrist practicing in New London, CT. Dr. O'keefe is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. O'keefe 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. O'keefe 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
Boston University School of Medicine 1975
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Back Pain
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
Dr. Joseph F O'keefe M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 365 Montauk Ave
365 Montauk Ave -New London, CT 06320Get Direction
FARMINGTON, CT 06030Get Direction
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