Dr. Douglas F Aukerman MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Sports Medicine
845 SW 30TH ST CORVALLIS OR, 97331About
Dr. Douglas Aukerman is a physiatrist practicing in State College, PA. Dr. Aukerman is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Aukerman 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. Aukerman 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
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1998
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Sports Medicine
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