Dr. Andrew R Berkson DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
910 E Houston St Suite 330 Tyler TX, 75702About
Dr. Andrew Berkson is a physiatrist practicing in Tyler, TX. Dr. Berkson is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Berkson 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. Berkson 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 Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 2001
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve
- Pain
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