
Dr. Ellen Imber Leonard M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
6711 S NEW BRAUNFELS AVE SAN ANTONIO TX, 78223About
Dr. Ellen Leonard is a physiatrist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Leonard is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Leonard 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. Leonard 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 Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1985
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIOl
333 NORTH SANTA ROSA STREET SAN ANTONIO TX 78207