Top Physiatrists in Franklin, MA

Keith W Rafal, MD
Keith W Rafal, MD
326 Union St
Ste 2
Franklin, MA 02038
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • 27 years experience
  • Completed fellowship
  • 3 star hospital
What are Physiatrists?

A physiatrist is a doctor who specializes in the rehabilitation and physiological treatment of patients with an illness or injury which affects movement.

These specialists have extensive knowledge of the nerves, muscles, bone, and brain. Physiatrists are also experts in pain medication.

Some common conditions that physiatrists treat are rheumatoid arthritis, neurological and spinal disorders and injuries, chronic pain disorders, like fibromyalgia, and musculoskeletal issues, like broken bones and torn muscles.

These physicians also often coordinate a team of other specialists in order to maximize the patient's recovery, such as occupational therapists, speech therapists, neurologists, orthopedists, and counselors.

The area of Franklin, MA has a population of approximately 31,635 people. There is 1 physiatrist near Franklin, which gives it a ratio of 1 physiatrist per 31,635 residents or a ratio of 1 physiatrist per 10,995 households. There are 10,995 households in Franklin.