Dr. Ronald Thomas Baptiste M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2041 Georgia Ave Nw Suite 6000 Washington DC, 20060About
Dr. Ronald Baptiste is a physiatrist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Baptiste is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Baptiste 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. Baptiste 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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