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Amanda L. Irving MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
5268 NICHOLSON LN KENSINGTON MD, 20895About
Dr. Amanda Irving practices Occupational Medicine in KENSINGTON, MD. Dr. Irving 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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- Ms. April D. Goldsborough MBA, OTRL10410 KENSINGTON PKWY KENSINGTON MD 20895
- Lauren Elizabeth Robinson OTR/L5268 NICHOLSON LN STE A KENSINGTON MD 20895
- Taryn Rosner5268 NICHOLSON LN KENSINGTON MD 20895
- Maria Huynh Truong OTR/L3620 LITTLEDALE RD KENSINGTON MD 20895
- Mr. William Mckay OT10400 Connecticut Ave Kensington MD 20895
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