Dr. Michael Elliott April M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
121 Congressional Ln Suite 204 Rockville MD, 20852About
Dr. Michael April is a physiatrist practicing in Rockville, MD. Dr. April is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. April 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. April 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1984
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Fibromyalgia
- Back Pain
- Pain
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