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36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Petronella, Physiatrist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Richard Petronella, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. He has been practicing for over 36 years. Dr. Petronella completed his residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Interfaith Med Ctr, Internal Medicine.
Dr. Petronella is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Petronella’s office at (520) 296-1719.
Where did Dr. Petronella go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kingsbrook Jewish Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Interfaith Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Di Bologna, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Bologna
What languages does Dr. Petronella speak?
Dr. Petronella and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Petronella typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Petronella may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Petronella's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Petronella accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Petronella's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Petronella's office located?
Dr. Richard Petronella's Primary Practice
6246 E Pima St Ste 14
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 296-1719
What is Dr. Petronella's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Petronella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255327532.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Petronella?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Petronella
What is Dr. Richard Petronella's specialty?
Dr. Petronella is a Physiatrist near Tucson, AZ.
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 Dr. Richard Petronella affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Dr. Petronella is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
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Is Dr. Richard Petronella accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Richard Petronella is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Petronella offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Petronella's office at (520) 296-1719 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Petronella?
Please contact Dr. Petronella's office at (520) 296-1719 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Petronella's office located?
Dr. Petronella's office is located in Tucson, AZ.