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Dr. Kathleen M Abbott M.D., Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Dr. Kathleen M Abbott M.D.

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

4/5(19)
1275 Elm St West Springfield MA, 01089
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4/5

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Dr. Kathleen Abbott is a physiatrist practicing in West Springfield, MA. Dr. Abbott is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Abbott 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. Abbott 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

Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1992

Board Certification

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 26 years of experience

Dr. Kathleen M Abbott M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1275 Elm St

1275 Elm St -
West Springfield, MA 01089
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New patients: 413-785-1153
Fax: 413-781-4951

490 BLUE HILLS AVE -
HARTFORD, CT 06112
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New patients: 860-714-2647
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Dr. Kathleen M Abbott M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 19 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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