Dr. William A. Dodson M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
802 N Riverside Rd Suite 150 Saint Joseph MO, 64507About
Dr. William Dodson is a physiatrist practicing in Saint Joseph, MO. Dr. Dodson is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Dodson 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. Dodson 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 Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1979
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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