Dr. Frank W Lopez MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
3505 5th Ave Suite A-1 Lake Charles LA, 70607About
Dr. Frank Lopez is a physiatrist practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Lopez is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Lopez 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. Lopez 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 Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1978
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1978
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Neuropathy
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Scoliosis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
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