Dr. Ronald A Novak M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
1501 San Pedro Dr Se Nmvahcs (128) Albuquerque NM, 87108About
Dr. Ronald Novak is a physiatrist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Novak is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Novak 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. Novak 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
Kath Univ Leuven- Fac Der Geneeskunde- Leuven- Belgium 1984
UniversitÈ catholique de Louvain FacultÈ de MÈdecine et de MÈdecine Dentaire 1979
Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
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Treatments
- Back Pain
- Pain
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