Dr. Christopher A. Merrell M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
171 Ashley Ave Charleston SC, 29425About
Dr. Christopher Merrell is a physiatrist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Merrell is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Merrell 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. Merrell 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
Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States 2003
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