Dr. Julian E. Ballesteros M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3601 S. 6th Ave Tucson AZ, 85723About
Dr. Julian Ballesteros is a physiatrist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Ballesteros is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Ballesteros 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. Ballesteros 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 Nac De Colombia, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia 1965
National Center of Colombia / Faculty of Medicine 1965
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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