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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sweat, Physiatrist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Shelby Sweat, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY. Dr. Sweat is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sweat’s office at (502) 287-4000.
What languages does Dr. Sweat speak?
Dr. Sweat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Sweat typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Shelby Sweat may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Sweat's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sweat accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Sweat's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Sweat's office located?
What is Dr. Sweat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sweat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306424098.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sweat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sweat
What is Dr. Shelby Sweat's specialty?
Dr. Sweat is a Physiatrist near Louisville, KY.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Shelby Sweat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sweat is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Shelby Sweat accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Shelby Sweat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shelby Sweat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sweat's office at (502) 287-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shelby Sweat?
Please contact Dr. Sweat's office at (502) 287-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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