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Dr. Thomas Watanabe, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
4.6 (37)
Map Pin Small Elkins Park, PA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Thomas Watanabe, MD

Dr. Thomas Watanabe, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist in Elkins Park, PA. They specialize in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Watanabe an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Watanabe works at Einstein OB/GYN Associates in Elkins Park, PA with other offices in Philadelphia, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Cranial Trauma along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Watanabe's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Einstein Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Elkins Park
    60 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 395-3130
  2. 2
    Einstein Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Moss
    1200 W Tabor Rd Ste 145, Philadelphia, PA 19141 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 395-3130

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Cranial Trauma
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Cranial Trauma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Concussion
Arthritis
Cervical Vertigo
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Pain
Confusion
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Sleep Apnea
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dementia
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diplopia
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Dysphagia Cerebrovascular Accident
Dystonia
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Encephalomyelopathy
Epilepsy
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Fibromyalgia
Hemispacial Neglect
Herniated Disc
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lipedema
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Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Migraine
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Miner's Knee
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Nystagmus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Parkinson's Disease
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Phantom Limb Pain
Pinched Nerve in Back
Polyneuropathy
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Coma
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seizure Disorders
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Torticollis
Tremor
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Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Cognitive Function Testing
Concussion Treatment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Physical Rehabilitation
Spasticity Rehabilitation
Sudoscan
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Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.6
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    About Dr. Thomas Watanabe, MD

    Specialties*
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1972532349
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Jefferson Einstein Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Thomas Watanabe, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Watanabe is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Watanabe has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Watanabe has seen patients for Cranial Trauma, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Watanabe on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    37 patients have reviewed Dr. Watanabe. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Watanabe.

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