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Dr. Michael Akwasi Osei M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
310 N Hammes Ave Suite 202 Joliet IL, 60435About
Dr. Michael Osei is a physiatrist practicing in Joliet, IL. Dr. Osei is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Osei 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. Osei 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
Howard University College of Medicine 2005
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Back Pain
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
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Practice At 310 N Hammes Ave Suite 202
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ricardo Knight M.D., MBA1601 Weber Road Joliet IL 60435
- Dr. Ming Long Hung MD2400 Glenwood Ave Joliet IL 60435
- Dr. Joel See M.D.1240 Essington Rd Joliet IL 60435
- Dr. Frances Gulotta Deppe MD2400 Glenwood Ave Joliet IL 60435
- Mr. Sung Chul Ahn DO2400 Glenwood Ave Joliet IL 60435
- Dr. Bernard R Charles M.D.310 N Hammes Ave Joliet IL 60435
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2701 W 68TH STREET CHICAGO IL 60629