Dr. Matthew Rider M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1 Siskin Plz Chattanooga TN, 37403About
Dr. Matthew Rider is a physiatrist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Rider is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Rider 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. Rider 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
Indiana University School of Medicine 2009
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Brain Tumor
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
- Femur Fracture
- Lumecca
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