Dr. Howard Choi M.D., M.P.H.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1 STATION PL MOUNT VERNON NY, 10552About
Dr. Howard Choi is a physiatrist practicing in MOUNT VERNON, NY. Dr. Choi is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Choi 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. Choi 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
State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine MD
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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