Dr. Frank Howard Parker M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
20939 S Cicero Ave Matteson IL, 60443Rating
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Dr. Frank Parker is a physiatrist practicing in Matteson, IL. Dr. Parker is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Parker 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. Parker 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1986
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