Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) doctors, also known as a physiatrists, specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect a person's physical function, mobility, and quality of life. These conditions may be related to injury, illness, or disability. PM&R doctors use a variety of treatment modalities to help their patients, including exercise, physical therapy, medication, and assistive devices. They may also perform procedures such as nerve blocks, joint injections, and electrodiagnostic testing. PM&R doctors work with patients of all ages and backgrounds, from those with sports injuries or musculoskeletal pain to those with spinal cord injuries, stroke, or other neurological conditions.

To become a physical medicine doctor in Miami, the doctor needs to attend medical school and earn a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree. They then need to complete a residency program in physical medicine and rehabilitation where they receive hands-on training, this usually takes 4 years. Some doctors may choose to complete additional training by doing a fellowship in pain medicine, sports medicine, or spinal cord injury medicine. They then need to pass the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) certification exam and finally need to get a license to practice medicine in the state of Florida. Altogether, it takes 12-15 years to become a physical medicine doctor in Miami.

A good physical medicine doctor should have a thorough understanding of all aspects of anatomy and physiology. They should also have good bedside manner, as they often deal with individuals who are in pain or recovering from injuries.

Below you'll find doctors we consider to be the best physical medicine doctors in Miami.