Dr. Christopher J Garrison M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
313 E 12th St Austin TX, 78701About
Dr. Christopher Garrison is a physiatrist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Garrison is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Garrison 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. Garrison 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1992
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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