
Stephanie Defazio OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
2114 NEWTOWN AVE ASTORIA NY, 11102About
Dr. Stephanie Defazio practices Occupational Medicine in ASTORIA, NY. Dr. Defazio evaluates the interaction between work and health. Occupational medicine physicians have general knowledge of worksite operations and are familiar with the toxic properties of materials used by employees and the potential hazards and stressors of work processes; in addition to being qualified to determine an employees physical and emotional fitness for work; diagnosing and treating occupational diseases; handling work related injuries; and having an understanding of rehabilitation methods, health education techniques, sanitation, and workers compensation laws.
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- Ms. Marianne Hedl OTR, CHT3071 29TH ST ASTORIA NY 11102
- Mr. Michael Raymond Pfeiffer OT21-14 NEWTOWN AVE ASTORIA NY 11102
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