Dr. Nelza Rivera-competiello MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
139 Hazard Avenue Bldg 1 Ste 3 Enfield CT, 06082About
Dr. Nelza Rivera-competiello is a physiatrist practicing in Enfield, CT. Dr. Rivera-competiello is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Rivera-competiello 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. Rivera-competiello 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 Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1981
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Pain
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