Dr. Michael A. Alexander MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
A. I. Dupont Hospital For Children 1600 Rockland Road Wilmington DE, 19803About
Dr. Michael Alexander is a physiatrist practicing in Wilmington, DE. Dr. Alexander is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander 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
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1972
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
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