Dr. Chris Covington DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1900 Wealthy St Se Suite 290 Grand Rapids MI, 49506About
Dr. Chris Covington is a physiatrist practicing in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Covington is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Covington 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. Covington 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
Oklahoma State Univ College Of Osteopathic Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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