
Dr. Rafael L Oms rivera MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2225 Edif Parra Ponce PR, 00717About
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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