Dr. Derek M Burnett MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
11468 N Frontage Rd Suite A Yuma AZ, 85367About
Dr. Derek Burnett is a physiatrist practicing in Yuma, AZ. Dr. Burnett is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Burnett 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. Burnett 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.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- How significant is persistent chest pain in a young HIV-positive patient during acute inpatient rehabilitation? a case report.
- Congenital and acquired brain injury. 1. Brain injury: epidemiology and pathophysiology.
- Cultural competence in the multidisciplinary rehabilitation setting: are we falling short of meeting needs?
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