Dr. Karen Stephanie James M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
79 Middleville Road Department Of Vetera Northport NY, 11768Rating
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Dr. Karen James is a physiatrist practicing in Northport, NY. Dr. James is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. James 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. James 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
Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions 1998
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1998
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Abnormal Gait
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