Dr. Kenneth W. Gentilezza M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
5 Morgan Hwy Suite 4 Scranton PA, 18508Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Kenneth Gentilezza is a physiatrist practicing in Scranton, PA. Dr. Gentilezza is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Gentilezza 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. Gentilezza 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
St George',s University MD
St George',s University 1984
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Stroke
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
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