Dr. Richard L Harvey MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Neuromuscular Medicine
345 E Superior St Chicago IL, 60611About
Dr. Richard Harvey is a physiatrist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Harvey is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Harvey 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. Harvey 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1988
University of Michigan Medical School 1988
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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Treatments
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
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