Dr. Barbara Parke M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
4406 Thornbury Dr W Valparaiso IN, 46383About
Dr. Barbara Parke is a physiatrist practicing in Valparaiso, IN. Dr. Parke is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Parke 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. Parke 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
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1982
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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