Dr. Jennifer Epperlein DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
282 WOODLAND AVE SUMMIT NJ, 07901About
Dr. Jennifer Epperlein is a physiatrist practicing in SUMMIT, NJ. Dr. Epperlein is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Epperlein 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. Epperlein 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
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine / New York Institute of Technology 2005
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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