Dr. Jodi A Shields MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
13020 N Telecom Pkwy Tampa FL, 33637About
Dr. Jodi Shields is a physiatrist practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Shields is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Shields 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. Shields 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1989
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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