Dr. Ricardo J Vasquez-duarte MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Sports Medicine
777 E 25TH ST HIALEAH FL, 33013About
Dr. Ricardo Vasquez-Duarte is a physiatrist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Vasquez-duarte is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Vasquez-duarte 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. Vasquez-duarte 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.
Dr. Vasquez-Duarte is fellowship trained in Sports and Spine Medicine. He is RMSK certified to perform diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound. He is trained to perform Joint and spine injections. He's also trained in regenerative procedures.
Dr. Vasquez-Duarte is also certified to recommend Medical Cannabis in the state of Florida.
Education and Training
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Dr. Ricardo J Vasquez-duarte MD's Expert Contributions
Do I need lifelong physiotherapy for sciatica?
Yes and no. You don't have to pay and see a physio forever. You probably should see them for a period of time and then continue a home exercise program READ MORE
Can musculoskeletal cancers benefit from physical medicine?
Yes, very likely. READ MORE
What can I do for my chronic pain?
I suggest you see a physical medicine and rehab specialist. Here's how to find one in your area. https://members.aapmr.org/AAPMR/AAPMR_FINDER.aspx READ MORE
What's physical therapy like for kids?
Look for active therapy rather than passive therapy. Passive therapy involved activities that are performed on the patient and the patient is not involved physically in any way. Active therapy requires the patient to perform activities supervised by a trained physical therapist. READ MORE
What should I be doing for tennis elbow?
Classically eccentric loading exercise for the wrist extensors should help. I would still see a physical therapist so they can teach you the proper technique and help you avoid further injury. READ MORE
What else can I do to help my son's muscular dystrophy?
Muscular dystrophies unlike most other musculoskeletal conditions needs low intensity therapies. Please have your son see a neuromuscular physiatrist and physical therapist to help guide him on what he should and shouldn't do in terms of physical activity. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Best Teacher award 2012 University of Miami Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Abnormal Gait
Professional Memberships
- AAPM&R
- RMSK
- AIHM
Dr. Ricardo J Vasquez-duarte MD's Practice location
Sports Medicine Group
777 E 25TH ST -HIALEAH, FL 33013Get Direction
UHealth Physical Therapy at Pain Center – CRB Medical Wellness Center
1120 NW 14th St #100 -Miami, FL 33136Get Direction
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