Dr. Heather Davids MD

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Ratings and Reviews for Dr. Heather Davids

Very Good

Dr. Heather Davids has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5) with a rating of Very Good based on 10 reviews.

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Heather Davids identified specializing in Physical Medicine and RehabilitationPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskelatal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, for example, carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often call a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, X-ray, and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, and mechanical and electrical devices. and Pain ManagementPain Management
A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings.. She obtained board certification from The American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Heather Davids accepts the following plans for Blue Shield of California at Mercy Medical Group

• Active Choice
• Active Start
• Balance
• Blue Shield of California Life & Health Insurance Company
• Blue Shield of California PPO Network

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Davids is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Mercy General Hospital
4001 J St
Sacramento, CA

Education

Dr. Davids attended medical school at University of New Mexico Health Science Center School of Medicine and graduated in 2003 having 10 years experience.

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• H Davids

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