Dr. Robert K Silbert M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
6640 Parkdale Pl Suite R Indianapolis IN, 46254About
Dr. Robert Silbert is a physiatrist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Silbert is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Silbert 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. Silbert 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1968
Indiana University School of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Herniated Disc
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Tendonitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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