Melissa Mae Karcher MSOTR/L
Occupational Therapist
109 FOREST VALLEY DR FOREST HILL MD, 21050About
Dr. Melissa Karcher practices Occupational Medicine in FOREST HILL, MD. Dr. Karcher 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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