Dr. Stephanie A Giammittorio D.O.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Sports Medicine
10800 Knights Rd Philadelphia PA, 19114About
Dr. Stephanie Giammittorio is a physiatrist practicing in WILLIAMSBURG, VA. Dr. Giammittorio is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Giammittorio 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. Giammittorio 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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