Dr. John F Long DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
765 E Holland Ave Suite 1 Spokane WA, 99218About
Dr. John Long is a physiatrist practicing in Spokane, WA. Dr. Long is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Long 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. Long 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 Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1998
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1998
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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