Dr. Kathryn A Hoffman M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
6391 Roosevelt Hwy Warm Springs GA, 31830About
Dr. Kathryn Hoffman is a physiatrist practicing in Warm Springs, GA. Dr. Hoffman is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Hoffman 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. Hoffman 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
Mechanical Engineering 1962
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
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