Dr. Anna Lou MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd Walnut Creek CA, 94598About
Dr. Anna Lou is a physiatrist practicing in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Lou is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Lou 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. Lou 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1987
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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