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Dr. Shannon Janine Smith M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
4370 Kings Way Suite E Valdosta GA, 31602About
Dr. Shannon Smith is a physiatrist practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Smith is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Smith 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. Smith 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.
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