Dr. Richard S. Tunkel M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3731 Sunset Ln Suite 102 Antioch CA, 94509About
Dr. Richard Tunkel is a physiatrist practicing in Antioch, CA. Dr. Tunkel is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Tunkel 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. Tunkel 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1987
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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