Dr. Christopher R. Martin MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
2165 Medical Park Dr Hickory NC, 28602About
Dr. Christopher Martin is a physiatrist practicing in Hickory, NC. Dr. Martin is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Martin 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. Martin 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
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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