Dr. Amelita Vasco Balagtas M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
650 Franklin St Suite 103 Schenectady NY, 12305About
Dr. Amelita Balagtas is a physiatrist practicing in Schenectady, NY. Dr. Balagtas is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Balagtas 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. Balagtas 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
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1962
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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Practice At 650 Franklin St Suite 103
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