Dr. Michelle G. Folkman M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3998 Red Lion Rd Philadelphia PA, 19114About
Dr. Michelle Folkman is a physiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Folkman is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Folkman 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. Folkman 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
Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College MD
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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