Mr. James David Hook MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2561 Center St Ne Salem OR, 97301About
Dr. James Hook is a physiatrist practicing in Salem, OR. Dr. Hook is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Hook 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. Hook 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 Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1993
Texas A&M University, TX 1993
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Sciatica
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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