Mr. Michael Gerard Fuentes M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
5656 S Staples St Suite 252 Corpus Christi TX, 78411About
Dr. Michael Fuentes is a physiatrist practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Fuentes is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Fuentes 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. Fuentes 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
Univ Auto De Nuevo Leon- Fac De Med- Monterrey- Nuevo Leon- Mexico 1991
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