
Dr. Laura Cohon Shaikh M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1401 S California Ave Chicago IL, 60608About
Dr. Laura Shaikh is a physiatrist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Shaikh is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Shaikh 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. Shaikh 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
University of Michigan Medical School 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Osteoarthritis
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Femur Fracture
- Abnormal Gait
Dr. Laura Cohon Shaikh M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1401 S California Ave
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