Dr. Karen Stanek M.D.,PH.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1315 N Division St Spokane WA, 99202Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Karen Stanek is a physiatrist practicing in Spokane, WA. Dr. Stanek is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Stanek 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. Stanek 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 of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1988
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Cerebral Palsy
- Pain
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Practice At 1315 N Division St
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