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Physiatrist

From Jose Vega M.D., Ph.D., for About.com

Updated: March 09, 2008

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Definition: A physician who has specialized in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Physiatrists take both the physical impairments and medical conditions of their patients into account and work with other health practitioners to devise treatment plans.

Also Known As: PMNR doctors, rehabilitation doctors
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