
Amy B Spencer DPT
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1180 Beacon St Suite 6-C Brookline MA, 02446About
Dr. Amy Spencer is a physiatrist practicing in Brookline, MA. Dr. Spencer is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Spencer 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. Spencer 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
Universidad Nacional De San Agustin, Facultad De Medicina 2007
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