
Dr. Christopher A. Merrell M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
2880 TRICOM ST N CHARLESTON SC, 29406About
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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Dr. Christopher A. Merrell M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 171 Ashley Ave
171 Ashley Ave -Charleston, SC 29425Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Robert J Blackwell M.D.9263 MEDICAL PLAZA DR NORTH CHARLESTON SC 29406
- Dr. Shailesh Maneklal Patel MD2880 TRICOM ST NORTH CHARLESTON SC 29406
- Dr. Christopher J Gray DC2294 Otranto Rd Charleston SC 29406
- Mark Deford M.D.2600 Elms Plantation Blvd North Charleston SC 29406
- Dr. George Gaviola Saavedra M.D.9181 Medcom St Charleston SC 29406
- Dr. Elise Pinero Salerno M.D.9181 MEDCOM ST NORTH CHARLESTON SC 29406
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9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR CHARLESTON SC 29406