Dr. Franz J. Macedo D.O.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
University Of Wisconsin Hospital 600 Highland Ave. Ro Madison WI, 53792About
Dr. Franz Macedo is a physiatrist practicing in Madison, WI. Dr. Macedo is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Macedo 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. Macedo 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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Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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