Dr. Shelana Marie Gibbs-mcelvy MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1350 Locust St Suite 409 Pittsburgh PA, 15219About
Dr. Shelana Gibbs-mcelvy is a physiatrist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Gibbs-mcelvy is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Gibbs-mcelvy 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. Gibbs-mcelvy 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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