Dr. Michael F Saffir MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
75 Kings Highway Cutoff Orthopaedic Specialt Fairfield CT, 06824About
Dr. Michael Saffir is a physiatrist practicing in Fairfield, CT. Dr. Saffir is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Saffir 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. Saffir 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1985
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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