
Dr. Michael Leibowitz MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
150 55th St Brooklyn NY, 11220About
Dr. Michael Leibowitz is a physiatrist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Leibowitz is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Leibowitz 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. Leibowitz 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1986
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
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Practice At 150 55th St
150 55th St -Brooklyn, NY 11220Get Direction
Mid Hudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center
19 Baker Avenue Suite 101 -Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Get Direction
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