Dr. Russell H Carter MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
105 Braunlich Dr Suite 410 Pittsburgh PA, 15237About
Dr. Russell Carter is a physiatrist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Carter is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Carter 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. Carter 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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St George',s University
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