Dr. Alvaro H. Rodriguez, M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
100 S San Mateo Dr San Mateo CA, 94401About
Dr. Alvaro Rodriguez is a physiatrist practicing in San Mateo, CA. Dr. Rodriguez is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Rodriguez 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. Rodriguez 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
Pontificia Univ Javeriana, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia 1978
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Facultad de Medicina 1978
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