Dr. Katherine M. Flood M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
112 POWDER MILL RUN RD RENFREW PA, 16053About
Dr. Katherine Flood is a physiatrist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Flood is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Flood 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. Flood 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 Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1982
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1982
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
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