Dr. Cheryl Benjamin D.O.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1401 S California Ave Chicago IL, 60608About
Dr. Cheryl Benjamin is a physiatrist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Benjamin is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Benjamin 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. Benjamin 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
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 2007
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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Treatments
- Cerebrovascular Disease
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