Dr. Rafael L Oms rivera MD?

Dr. Rafael L Oms rivera MD

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

2225 Edif Parra Ponce PR, 00717 Show map

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Dr. Rafael Oms rivera is a physiatrist practicing in Ponce, PR. Dr. Oms rivera is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Oms rivera 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. Oms rivera 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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Dr. Rafael Oms, MD

2225 Edif Parra -
Ponce, PR 00717

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New patients: 787-848-4937

Fax: 787-848-9289

Mon:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tue:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thu:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

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