
Dr. David Daniel Alcantara M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
5230 Centre Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15232About
Dr. David Alcantara is a physiatrist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Alcantara is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Alcantara 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. Alcantara 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
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 2008
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Practice At 5230 Centre Ave
5230 Centre Ave -Pittsburgh, PA 15232Get Direction
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23703Get Direction
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