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Kent Clinic LLC2116 S Orange Ave B, Orlando, FL 32806 map
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Gessler Clinic Professional Association635 1st St N, Winter Haven, FL 33881 map
Dr. Robert Kent is a physiatrist in Deland, FL. He specializes in palliative care, pain medicine, sports medicine, headache medicine, back pain, and spinal injuries.
Kent Clinic LLC
Gessler Clinic Professional Association
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Robert E. Kent is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(863) 298-3200
Address
635 1st St N, Winter Haven, FL 33881-4191
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Robert Kent is a board-certified pain medicine physician, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Kent was born and raised in Tampa, Fla., and attended Stetson University where he received his Bachelor of Science. After graduation, he went to Des Moines University were he received his Doctor of Osteopathy, his Master of Healthcare Administration and Master of Public Health.
He then returned to the Tampa area to complete an internship at St. Pete General Hospital. His residency was at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital through University of South Florida, and his fellowship was at Larkin Community Hospital through Nova Southeastern University.
With his extensive training, he uses the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies and treatments to provide state-of-the-art care. Dr. Kent is widely published in current textbooks and peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Kent is a die-hard Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan and a loving husband and father of two. He believes in a patient-centered approach to medicine and is above all, a patient advocate.
Specialties
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Pain Management
Pain management doctors specialize in caring for patients who are dealing with chronic pain, whether resulting from injury, disease, or otherwise. Dr. Kent creates customized pain management plans for patients that may include therapy, medication management, or minimally invasive procedures. When creating a customized pain management plan, Dr. Kent will evaluate the patient and their medical history, in addition to performing tests to arrive at a precise diagnosis.
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Addiction Medicine
Dr. Kent is a physician who specializes in the treatment of addiction, which can involve substances, activities, or behaviors. Patients may seek the care of Dr. Kent for addictions to drugs and alcohol, tobacco, gambling, illegal activities such as theft, the internet, sex, and many more. Treatments that may be offered by Dr. Kent for patients near Winter Haven may include a range of short & long term therapies, detoxification programs, and harm reduction or rehabilitation services, among others.
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Palliative Care
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
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Interventional Pain Management
As an interventional pain management specialist in Florida, Dr. Kent focuses on relieving chronic pain in patients. Interventional pain specialists offer pain relief by blocking or interrupting the transmission of neurological pain signals in the brain. Dr. Kent may perform treatments such as spinal cord and nerve stimulation, nerve or medial branch blocks, medication management, or the implantation of drug delivery systems.
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Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Robert Kent is trained to address a wide range of medical needs in patients through a more holistic approach to care. Osteopathic physicians (DO), also known as osteopaths, are trained in a similar fashion to medical doctors (MD), but are also trained in the use of osteopathic manipulative treatment, abbreviated as OMT. Osteopathic providers like Dr. Kent take a broader view of patient care, looking at factors like lifestyle choices, diet and exercise regimen.
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Sports Medicine
Sports medicine physicians are trained to provide treatment and prevention plans for those participating in sports and related physical activities. Dr. Kent is trained to treat complications such as muscle tears and strains, concussions, tendon and ligament damage, shin splints, sports hernias, fractures, and a variety of others. Treatments may include rehabilitation services, therapies and a variety of surgical operations, among others.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 2009
Hospital Affiliations
- Adventist Health System-sunbelt Inc
- Orlando Health, Inc.
- South Lake Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
Latest Pain Management News
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