Dr. Wesley Chay M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1600 Sw Archer Rd Gainesville FL, 32610About
Dr. Wesley Chay is a physiatrist practicing in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Chay is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Chay 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. Chay 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
University of Florida College of Medicine 2007
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Cerebral Palsy
- Stroke
- Back Pain
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
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