Dr. Robert Kreb III
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
West Chester, PA
50 years experience
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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
Languages spoken
English
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27 Answers
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A 36-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Kreb III answered
50 years experience Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Thanks for asking!: Make sure you do not have two separate problems.You must rule out cardiac cause in addition to possible arthritis.
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A 45-year-old member asked:

Dr. Robert Kreb III answered
50 years experience Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Thanks for asking!: This has been rare in my practice but it can not be ruled out without a more complete eval.
A 36-year-old member asked:

Dr. Robert Kreb III answered
50 years experience Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Thanks for asking!: Any severe stretch or pressure can cause sciatic irritation.Make sure the person doing the treatment is well trained.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kreb III is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kreb III is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! I would have never thought that. The swelling only started happening after the micro disectomy, so this pain is new. I appreciate your time
HealthTap member
Thanks for your quick reply! We have ruled out cardiac causes.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Pennsylvania
Graduated 1971MD
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