Dr. Adora L Matthews MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
900 E Cheves St Florence SC, 29506About
Dr. Adora Matthews is a physiatrist practicing in Florence, SC. Dr. Matthews is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Matthews 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. Matthews 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
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1991
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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