Dr. James R Patterson M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3102 E 138th Ave Suite 512 Tampa FL, 33613About
Dr. James Patterson is a physiatrist practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Patterson is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Patterson 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. Patterson 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
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1978
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1978
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pain
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