Kirsten Higuchi
Occupational Therapist
2959 SHARPSBURG MCCULLUM RD NEWNAN GA, 30265About
Dr. Kirsten Higuchi practices Occupational Medicine in NEWNAN, GA. Dr. Higuchi 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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