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Bronx Park Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine PC2016 Bronxdale Avenue, Suite 101, Bronx, NY 10462 map
Dr. Sudha Akkapeddi is a physiatrist in Bronx, NY. She helps patients to recuperate from injury or disease to enjoy a higher quality of life.
Bronx Park Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine PC
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Sudha L. Akkapeddi is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(718) 918-9756
Address
2016 Bronxdale Avenue, Suite 101, Bronx, NY 10462-3365
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Sudha Akkapeddi graduated from Other in 1988.
Dr. Akkapeddi has one office in New York where she specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Interventional Pain Management, Osteopathic Medicine and Pain Management.
Specialties
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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. Akkapeddi may employ a range of treatment & rehabilitation techniques, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and nerve stimulation treatments, among others.
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Geriatrics
Dr. Akkapeddi is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Akkapeddi is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
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Interventional Pain Management
As an interventional pain management specialist in New York, Dr. Akkapeddi 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. Akkapeddi 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. Sudha Akkapeddi 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. Akkapeddi take a broader view of patient care, looking at factors like lifestyle choices, diet and exercise regimen.
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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. Akkapeddi 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. Akkapeddi will evaluate the patient and their medical history, in addition to performing tests to arrive at a precise diagnosis.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 1988
Languages Spoken
- English
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