Dr. Linda Ijeoma Okereke M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
11782 Sw Barnes Rd Suite 300 Portland OR, 97225About
Dr. Linda Okereke is a physiatrist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Okereke is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Okereke 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. Okereke 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 Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 2001
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