Dr. Alison Putnam D.O.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Sports Medicine
836 W Wellington Ave Chicago IL, 60657About
Dr. Alison Putnam is a physiatrist practicing in EVERETT, WA. Dr. Putnam is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Putnam 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. Putnam 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 2008
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