Dr. Angelita Guarin Balbas M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
901 Nevin Ave Physical Medicine/Sp Richmond CA, 94801About
Dr. Angelita Balbas is a physiatrist practicing in Richmond, CA. Dr. Balbas is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Balbas 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. Balbas 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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Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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