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Dr. Denise L Carpenter MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
8402 Harcourt Rd Suite 100 Indianapolis IN, 46260About
Dr. Denise Carpenter is a physiatrist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Carpenter is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Carpenter 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. Carpenter 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
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cerebral Palsy
- Abnormal Gait
Dr. Denise L Carpenter MD's Practice location
Practice At 8402 Harcourt Rd Suite 100
8402 Harcourt Rd Suite 100 -Indianapolis, IN 46260Get Direction
Practice At 1701 N Senate Ave Suite 300
1701 N Senate Ave Suite 300 -Indianapolis, IN 46202Get Direction
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