As an osteopath, Dr. Lanter treats patients similarly to other physicians, with additional emphasis on a hands-on, or manipulative, approach to treatment.
Yes, Dr. Robert B. Lanter is accepting new patients at this office.
(516) 766-3240
131 Main Street, East Rockaway, NY 11518
Dr. Robert Lanter graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988.
Dr. Lanter has two offices in New York where he specializes in Osteopathic Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Dr. Robert Lanter 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. Lanter take a broader view of patient care, looking at factors like lifestyle choices, diet and exercise regimen.
Physical medicine & rehabilitation specialists, or physiatrists, are doctors who specialize in helping patients rehabilitate from injuries or complications of disease. This could include a weekend warrior coming back from a broken leg, or an aging grandmother dealing with arthritis. Dr. Lanter may employ a range of treatment & rehabilitation techniques, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and nerve stimulation treatments, among others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Lanter, but only those who participate in Medicare.