Dr. Anthony J. Pellicane MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
9909 Medical Center Dr Rockville MD, 20850About
Dr. Anthony Pellicane is a physiatrist practicing in Rockville, MD. Dr. Pellicane is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Pellicane 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. Pellicane 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.
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Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 2006
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