Dr. Levan Atanelov

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Owings Mills, MD

6 years experience male

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Locations

Steady Strides

Owings Mills, MD

Address

9199 Reisterstown Rd Suite 101B, Owings Mills, MD, United States

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My office hours

Thursday: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Phone

(444) 914-2228

Practice website

http://www.steadystridesmd.com

Fax

8883423915

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Insurances accepted

Cigna

CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield

Medicare

Humana Insurance Company

About

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We provide state of the art fall prevention, stroke and spasticity management service

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Licenses

United States: Maryland

Languages spoken

English, Russian

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A 59-year-old male asked:

My wife is experiencing lower abdominal pain (side: left) and leg numbness. the following also describes her: abdominal pain (generalized). what should she do?

Dr. Levan Atanelovanswered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 6 years experience

See doc: I would need to have more history , but acute onset abdominal pain and limb numbness needs to be seen in the Emergency department immediately

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A female asked:

I was being woken up by an intense aching pain both sides around & above hip area & lower back.new mattress helps,,right side pain persists sciatica?

Dr. Levan Atanelovanswered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 6 years experience

Not sciatica : Is there tenderness near the protruding bones at your hips? Is it worse when you lay on your side ?

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A 42-year-old female asked:

I am experiencing hip pain, hip stiffness and leg tingling. burning pain in hip & buttock area, could it be, sciatica? best treatment, family doctor did xray showed arthritis and gave pain med only. still hurts, what should i do?

Dr. Levan Atanelovanswered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 6 years experience

SI joint pain : Sounds like SI joint pain. If you are pregnant would tell your gyn that you recently had an Xray. If pregnant, try PT, but no manual therapies . And t... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

After a bee sting on my arm. i am experiencing arms tingling, arm weakness, arm numbness, arm swelling, finger numbness, finger tingling (quality: in the little finger, in the...

Dr. Levan Atanelovanswered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 6 years experience

Urgent: Go to the ED. Afterwards, see a neurologist or a physiatrist for nerve study if symptoms persist

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A 31-year-old female asked:

I have a lump on my right leg at the side just above my knee. it causes me some disconfort when i have been on my feet for a few hours(im a waitress)?

Dr. Levan Atanelovanswered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 6 years experience

Not urgent : There are many causes for knee pain. I suspect this may be a bursitis if it's tender, or joint swelling if not. I would try some physical therapy for ... Read More

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A female asked:

Wrist pain where back of hand meets arm and in line with the middle finger. no swelling, no movement possible, throbbing pain that's not going away?

Dr. Levan Atanelovanswered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 6 years experience

Get imaging : Need to see a physiatrist or orthopedic specialist and get imaging, start with xray , if negative MRI. May need with contrast depending on exam findin... Read More

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A female asked:

I notice after i stop taking abiilify i'm doing a lip smacking thing. what can i do to stop?

Dr. Levan Atanelovanswered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 6 years experience

See psychiatric doc: It may be a side effect . Meds can help at times . See psychiatric doc

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A 32-year-old male asked:

I am experiencing body aches, arm pain, hand pain and wrist pain. the following also describe me: finger tingling, hand numbness, numbness or ting...

Dr. Levan Atanelovanswered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 6 years experience

Not urgent: I would like to know where your other body aches are and what you do for work and leisure . Do you also have a neck pain? This most likely is a pinche... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I am experiencing lightheadedness (worsened by: prolonged standing, anxiety) . the following also describe me: dizziness and fatigue. what should i do?

Dr. Levan Atanelovanswered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 6 years experience

See a doc: This could be anxiety or a heard condition . Speak with a doc

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A 32-year-old female asked:

Going on 3 wks now. hurts when turning head to the left. shoulder and neck pain. had baby 3 wks ago epidural was used. pain every since?

Dr. Levan Atanelovanswered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 6 years experience

See your PCP : Unlikely from epidural. May be related to cancer . Would see your PCP urgently

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Bad arm pain while sleeping and not so bad when awake. why and what could this be?

Dr. Levan Atanelovanswered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 6 years experience

Rotator cuff : Likely rotator cuff pain. Try not to sleep on it. For definitive answer see a doc in person

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A 32-year-old female asked:

Is clonidine dangerous if you don't have high bp? i was given for anxiety and take now while being weaned off morphine. if take 3 a day i'm dizzy.

Dr. Levan Atanelovanswered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 6 years experience

See your doc: It's standard to take clonidine for weaning off opiates. Speak about your side effect of dizziness (common ) to your prescriber as there may be other ... Read More

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A 47-year-old male asked:

M/47...blood tests all normal. neck pain, cracks when i turn or lower head, pain in forearms, wrists, and shoulders. shingles? arthritis? discs?

Dr. Levan Atanelovanswered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 6 years experience

See ortho doc: You may need an MRI and visit with an ortho or physiatrist doc

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A 52-year-old female asked:

Fell on my knees&hands10 weeks 1/2 ago.a few days ago,danced including twist dancing 30-35'.dancing hurt my knees(esp. right)which were injured in the accident.have put ice on knees.how long keep ice on knees?20 minutes?how often daily?how many days?

Dr. Levan Atanelovanswered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 6 years experience

Ice and PT: Yes ice for 20 min on and 20 off as much as possible. Go to PT as MRI likely not indicated . Likely diagnosis is meniscus injury

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I have taken alprazolam & escitalopram for 3 days now. and i notice i get more anxious than usual & palpitation increased. are these normal?

Dr. Levan Atanelovanswered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 6 years experience

See psych : It may be a Med side effect . Speak with your psychiatrist

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I am experiencing back pain (severity: severe) (side: both) , curved spine (quality: one shoulder higher) and back tenderness to touch. my curve is 42 degrees when just 3 years ago it was 21 degrees. is bracing an option? will they do surgery?

Dr. Levan Atanelovanswered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 6 years experience

Needs an X ray: Get an X ray to define the amount of curvature of the spine, as you may have scoliosis. Most likely no surgery . Based on xray can decide. You can try... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I am experiencing finger tingling (quality: in the little finger) . the following also describe me: numbness or tingling, finger numbness, feels like shock going up my arm when finger rubbed or hand is shook?

Dr. Levan Atanelovanswered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 6 years experience

Urgent : See your primary , given the lump. Later may need nerve studies

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This was very helpful. Thanks! I had an MRI & the dr that ordered it was on vacation so finding site is like a little peace of heaven. Thanks for the answer & time. although I'm not sure what my neck ...Read More

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This made me feel good. Thanks! Thanks for your answer. But what does PT mean? Physical therapy?

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I don't have a history of falls. I waited 8 hours and it worked out.

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

UC San Diego School of Medicine, CA

Graduated 2017MD

Residency

JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL, THE

Awards

Top Physical Medicine and Rehab Specialist, First Place, Maryland - Spring

2017

Top Physical Medicine and Rehab Specialist, First Place, Maryland - Fall

2017

Affiliations

Johns hopkins hospital

Johns hopkins bayview medical center

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