Dr. Dan Y Shamir MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2850 WESTOWN PKWY WEST DES MOINES IA, 50266About
Dr. Dan Shamir is a physiatrist practicing in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Shamir is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Shamir 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. Shamir 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1989
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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