Dr. Daniel Almodovar-Frau, MD, FAAPMR, CAQSM
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Sports Medicine
4500 San Pablo Rd S Jacksonville FL, 32224About
Dr. Daniel Almodovar-Frau is a physiatrist practicing in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Almodovar-Frau is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Almodovar-Frau 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. Almodovar-Frau 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
San Juan Bautista School of Medicine MD 2019
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Campus Bachelor of Science, Biology 2015
Board Certification
FL State Medical Doctor License
DEA Controlled Substance License
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR)
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (FAAPMR)
Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine (CAQSM)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Sports Medicine Physician Orthopedic Specialty Institute 2024 - Present
- Medical Staff Women’s Tennis Association 2024 -
- Medical Staff Major League Baseball 2024 -
- Resident Physician University of Puerto Rico 2019 - 2023
- Certified Personal Trainer National Academy of Sports Medicine 2020 - 2021
- Student Tutor San Juan Bautista School of Medicine 2016 - 2018
Awards
- 2 nd Place Award – Oral Poster Presentation 2023 17th World Congress International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2023
- Academic Chief Resident 2023 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program, University of Puerto Rico
- Scholarship Award - Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans Scholarship Program 2015 San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
- Team Captain – NCAA Men's Tennis Division II 2015 University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Campus
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM)
- American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
- Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP)
- International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM)
Fellowships
- Mayo Clinic Primary Care Sports Medicine 2024
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