Dr. Michael Jerome Brien M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
20 Valley St South Orange NJ, 07079About
Dr. Michael Brien is a physiatrist practicing in South Orange, NJ. Dr. Brien is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Brien 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. Brien 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
Ross University School Of Medicine, Roseau, Commonwealth Of Dominica, West Indies MD
Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina 1978
All Saints University School of Medicine 1980
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