
Dr. Samant S. Virk MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
1 Webster Ave Suite 400 Poughkeepsie NY, 12601About
Dr. Samant Virk is a physiatrist practicing in Poughkeepsie, NY. Dr. Virk is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Virk 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. Virk 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 School of Medicine 2001
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Practice At 1 Webster Ave Suite 400
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Practice At 1910 South Rd
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ravichandra Reddy MD1 Webster Ave Poughkeepsie NY 12601
- Dr. Richard Anthony Dentico M.D.1910 South Rd Poughkeepsie NY 12601
- Dr. Vishal P. Rekhala D.O.1910 South Rd Poughkeepsie NY 12601
- Dr. Earl Taylor Abel M.D.21 Fox St Poughkeepsie NY 12601
- Dr. Mark P Bodack MD1 Webster Ave Poughkeepsie NY 12601
- Dr. Shuangwu Zheng MD74 West Cedar Street Poughkeepsie NY 12601
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