Dr. Eric Chandler Kurtz M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
665 Lake Dr Vero Beach FL, 32963About
Dr. Eric Kurtz is a physiatrist practicing in Vero Beach, FL. Dr. Kurtz is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Kurtz 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. Kurtz 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
Univ of South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl 1981
University of Central Florida College of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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