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Dr. Johnny Kathleen Smelz MD, Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Dr. Johnny Kathleen Smelz MD

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

4300 W 7th St Lr/117 Pmrs Little Rock AR, 72205
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Dr. Johnny Smelz is a physiatrist practicing in Little Rock, AR. Dr. Smelz is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Smelz 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. Smelz 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

Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1982

Georgetown University School of Medicine 1982

Board Certification

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 36 years of experience

Treatments

  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Neuropathy
  • Back Pain
  • Pain
  • Lymphedema

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4300 W 7th St Lr/117 Pmrs -
Little Rock, AR 72205
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