Dr. John Patrick Bursell M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3220 Hospital Dr Suite 101 Juneau AK, 99801About
Dr. John Bursell is a physiatrist practicing in Juneau, AK. Dr. Bursell is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Bursell 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. Bursell 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
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1992
University of Washington School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pain
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