Mr. Robert Lawrence Hecht MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
20 Grand Avenue Shirley NY, 11967About
Dr. Robert Hecht is a physiatrist practicing in Hewlett, NY. Dr. Hecht is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Hecht 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. Hecht 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
Albany Medical College - Union University 1993
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Back Pain
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
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