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Melanie Smith
Occupational Therapist
11 FALLING LEAF CT FRIENDSWOOD TX, 77546About
Dr. Melanie Smith practices Occupational Medicine in FRIENDSWOOD, TX. Dr. Smith evaluates the interaction between work and health. Occupational medicine physicians have general knowledge of worksite operations and are familiar with the toxic properties of materials used by employees and the potential hazards and stressors of work processes; in addition to being qualified to determine an employees physical and emotional fitness for work; diagnosing and treating occupational diseases; handling work related injuries; and having an understanding of rehabilitation methods, health education techniques, sanitation, and workers compensation laws.
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- Dr. Kamran Shabtai M.D.1505 WINDING WAY DR FRIENDSWOOD TX 77546
- Dinah Marie Bupane OTR1310 S FRIENDSWOOD DR FRIENDSWOOD TX 77546
- Martha Allen OTR1207 GREENBRIAR AVE FRIENDSWOOD TX 77546
- Ms. Debbie Louise Heater OTR16330 FOREST BEND AVE FRIENDSWOOD TX 77546
- Joni N Peterson OT1310 S Friendswood Dr Friendswood TX 77546
- Mrs. Dale Ann Lloyd OTR4710 STONEMEDE DR FRIENDSWOOD TX 77546
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