Dr. Karen K. Bloom M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
220 Abraham Flexner Way Suite #500 Louisville KY, 40202About
Dr. Karen Bloom is a physiatrist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Bloom is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Bloom 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. Bloom 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
Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1985
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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