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Dr. Susan L. Alden, MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2575 Regal River Rd Valrico FL, 33596About
Dr. Susan Alden is a physiatrist practicing in Valrico, FL. Dr. Alden is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Alden 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. Alden 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
Eastern Virginia Medical School 1985
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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