Dr. Andrew Harris Gordon M.D., PH.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
8401 Colesville Rd Metro Level, Suite 50 Silver Spring MD, 20910About
Dr. Andrew Gordon is a physiatrist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Gordon is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Gordon 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. Gordon 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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Mechanical Engineering 2010
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