Dr. Richard M Petronella MD?

Dr. Richard M Petronella MD

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

6246 E Pima St #14 Tucson AZ, 85712 Show map

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Dr. Richard Petronella is a physiatrist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Petronella is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Petronella 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. Petronella 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 Di Bologna, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Bologna, Italy 1983

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 35 years of experience

Dr. Richard M Petronella MD's Practice location

Richard Petronella, MD

6246 E Pima St #14 -
Tucson, AZ 85712

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New patients: 520-296-1719

Fax: 520-296-3889

Mon:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tue:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thu:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

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