Directory of top Internal Medicine Physicians (Sports Medicine) in Wausau, Wisconsin, USA
Taxonomy Code 207RS0010X
The directory of Internal Medicine Physicians (Sports Medicine) in Wausau, Wisconsin was last updated 6/30/2024
John M. Lane1912 BRUIN DR, FLORENCE, AL Telephone Number: (256)-760-8000 Dentist (Periodontics) |
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Date NPI Record created: 2/27/2007 |
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Beaumont Lawson Shelton313 WEST COLLEGE ST, FLORENCE, AL Telephone Number: (256)-767-1111 Dentist (Periodontics) |
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Date NPI Record created: 8/21/2006 |
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Internal Medicine Physicians (Sports Medicine)
Taxonomy Code 207RS0010X
Classification: Internal Medicine
Description
An internist trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual.
Notes
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007.
www.abms.org [7/1/2007: added definition, added source; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007.
http://www.abim.org/.
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, 2007.
http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Internal
Medicine.
Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal
Medicine.
