Dr. Michael J. Spence MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1650 45th Ave Suite 2c Munster IN, 46321About
Dr. Michael Spence is a physiatrist practicing in Munster, IN. Dr. Spence is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Spence 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. Spence 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 2002
Indiana University School of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Fibromyalgia
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
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