Dr. James A Santos M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
201 Cedar St Se Suite 6600 Albuquerque NM, 87106About
Dr. James Santos is a physiatrist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Santos is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Santos 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. Santos 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 1994
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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