Dr. Alec L Meleger MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
125 Nashua St Spaulding Rehab Hosp Boston MA, 02114About
Dr. Alec Meleger is a physiatrist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Meleger is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Meleger 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. Meleger 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
Albert Einstein Medicine
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 1994 Research Fellowship
- 2003 Partners In Excellence
Treatments
- Herniated Disc, Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain And More
Fellowships
- Uc Davis Medical Center, Fellow:Pain Management 2000
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Maulik P. Purohit MD125 Nashua St Boston MA 02114
- Dr. Zacharia Isaac MD125 Nashua St Boston MA 02114
- Dr. Gina M Walton MDSpaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston MA 02114
- Dr. Edward Michael Phillips MD125 Nashua Street Boston MA 02114
- Dr. Amir S El-shami M.D.55 Fruit Street Boston MA 02114
- Dr. Trevin Thurman M.D.Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston MA 02114