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Stephen Porter
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2050 VERSAILLES RD LEXINGTON KY, 40504About
Dr. Stephen Porter is a physiatrist practicing in LEXINGTON, KY. Dr. Porter is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Porter 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. Porter 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.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Susan Marie Mcdowell MD740 S Limestone Lexington KY 40536
- Dr. Sheila Chandran M.D.2050 Versailles Rd Lexington KY 40504
- Dr. Ellen J Flinchum M.D.1221 S BROADWAY LEXINGTON KY 40504
- Dr. Kristin Elisabeth Caldera D.O.100 John Sutherland Dr Nicholasville KY 40356
- Dr. Jessica L Colyer MD2050 VERSAILLES RD LEXINGTON KY 40504
- Dr. Sankar R Chirumamilla MD800 Rose St Lexington KY 40536
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