Ms. Laura Jean Whitcomb
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2362 Two Notch Rd Columbia Rehabilitat Columbia SC, 29204About
Dr. Laura Whitcomb is a physiatrist practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Whitcomb is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Whitcomb 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. Whitcomb 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.
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