
Dr. Francis P Lagattuta MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
135 CARMEN LN SANTA MARIA CA, 93458About
Dr. Francis Lagattuta is a physiatrist practicing in Santa Maria, CA. Dr. Lagattuta is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Lagattuta 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. Lagattuta 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1984
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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- Dr. Adam Marc Ginsberg D.O.135 Carmen Ln Santa Maria CA 93458
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- Kendra Brown-walker MD135 Carmen Ln Santa Maria CA 93458
- Dr. Matthew S Root DO135 Carmen Ln Santa Maria CA 93458
- Dr. Phuong Q Tien M.D.135 Carmen Ln Santa Maria CA 93458
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1911 JOHNSON AVE SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93401