Dr. Akil Shomari Benjamin DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
826 Washington Rd #112 Westminster MD, 21157About
Dr. Akil Benjamin is a physiatrist practicing in Westminster, MD. Dr. Benjamin is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Benjamin 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. Benjamin 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
Ohio University / Main Campus 2005
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Pain Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
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