Dr. Elaine L Devos MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2511 Wesley St Johnson City TN, 37601About
Dr. Elaine Devos is a physiatrist practicing in Johnson City, TN. Dr. Devos is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Devos 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. Devos 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
Penn State
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1992
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Stroke
- Osteoarthritis
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Spinal Stenosis
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