
Dr. Shirley Chi M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Neuromuscular Medicine
2001 Dwight Way Suite 2300 Berkeley CA, 94704About
Dr. Shirley Chi is a physiatrist practicing in Berkeley, CA. Dr. Chi is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Chi 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. Chi 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 California 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Spinal Stenosis
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Hussam I El-gohary M.D.2001 Dwight Way Berkeley CA 94704
- Dr. Jason Tia Atienza M.D.2001 Dwight Way Berkeley CA 94704
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