Dr. Margarita Correa-Perez
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Clermont, FL
43 years experience female
Locations
Office
Orlando, FL
Insurances accepted
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Beech Street
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No Value
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Physical Medicine Institute
Clermont, FL
Office
Clermont, FL
Physical Medicine Institute
Orlando, FL
About
Bio
Practicing Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for adults and pediatrics with the main goal to provide the best medical care, improve function and quality of life.
Private practice at Physical Medicine Institute Clermont and Orlando, FL.
Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Member of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Member of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, Member of the National Lymphedema Network and International Society of Lymphology
Areas of Expertise: Pain Medicine, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Lymphedema Diagnosis and Management, Cancer Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnostic Studies (Electromyography - EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies - NCS), Cardiac Rehabilitation
Certifications: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine; and Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Pain Management
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Doctor Q&A
4 Answers
3 Agrees
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margarita Correa-Perezanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 43 years experience
Lymphedema : Potential causes are primary - hereditary/congenital this mean patients are born with a lymphatic system that can be hypoplastic or aplastic. Secondar... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Margarita Correa-Perezanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 43 years experience
Consider EMG & NCS : Emg & ncs can help define if the pain is related to a spinal nerve like radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy or a focal entrapment.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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A 64-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margarita Correa-Perezanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 43 years experience
Myofascial release: Myofascial release can help trigger points, avoid flare up of latent trigger points, sedative massage for relaxation.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Margarita Correa-Perezanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 43 years experience
Sometimes : Neuropathic pain varies from mild to severe. If related to conditions like diabetes mellitus, may improve controlling glucose level. If related to vit... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Thank you notes
HealthTap member
Dec 16, 2012
My best doctor! I came to Dr. Correa for an unknown swelling of my right arm. After visiting so many doctors she diagnosed me with lymphedema. She was caring, helped me understand the condition, recom...Read More
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Correa-Perez is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Correa-Perez is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Your answer made me feel good! Thanks :)
HealthTap member
Thanks for your quick reply! S
HealthTap member
Thanks very much.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Graduated 1980MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, PR
Graduated 1980MD
Residency
University of Puerto Rico Hospitals
Awards
Patientâs Choice Award, American Registry
Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor in Science, UPR Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1976
Doctorâs Choice Award, San Juan, PR, June 1999
Affiliations
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Physical Medicine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Dept, UPR School of Med
Publications
A novel mutation in limb girdle muscular dystrophy
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