Dr. Michael P Barker M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
9643 Huebner Rd Suite 103 San Antonio TX, 78240About
Dr. Michael Barker is a physiatrist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Barker is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Barker 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. Barker 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1989
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1989
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Stroke
- Pinched Nerve
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
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