Dr. Elwood J Fox DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Sports Medicine
2 Chabot St Westbrook ME, 04092About
Dr. Elwood Fox is a physiatrist practicing in Westbrook, ME. Dr. Fox is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Fox 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. Fox 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
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine,Biddeford, Me, United States 1994
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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