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Dr. Rita L Harvey MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2200 Gateway Dr Suite A Opelika AL, 36801About
Dr. Rita Harvey is a physiatrist practicing in Opelika, AL. Dr. Harvey is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Harvey 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. Harvey 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 Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca 1992
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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