
Dr. Vanitha Pushpa Asokan MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
26w171 Roosevelt Rd Wheaton IL, 60187About
Dr. Vanitha Asokan is a physiatrist practicing in Wheaton, IL. Dr. Asokan is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Asokan 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. Asokan 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
Ross University, School of Medicine,Roseau, Dominica Medicine
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- 2013
Provider Details
Awards
- 2003, 2003 Class Recognition and Service Award
Treatments
- Electromyography (emg), Nerve Conduction Study (ncs)
Professional Memberships
- Member Association of Academic Physiatrists
- Member American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Member American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- Member Illinois Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. Vanitha Pushpa Asokan MD's Practice location
Practice At 26w171 Roosevelt Rd
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