Robert Metzler, M.D.
Practice: MidAmerica Orthopaedics
Specialty: Pain Management: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Pain Management)
Office locations: Palos Hills, Mokena
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.94.9 out of 5
641 Ratings
295 Comments
Dr. Robert Metzler is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. He diagnoses and treats injuries and conditions that affect muscles, bones, ligaments, and the entire nervous system.
4.94.9 out of 5
641 Ratings
295 Comments
Dr. Robert Metzler is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. He diagnoses and treats injuries and conditions that affect muscles, bones, ligaments, and the entire nervous system.
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Most recent review: 1 week ago
• 295 total reviews
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Dr. Metzler is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician which means that he is a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and conditions that affect muscles, bones, ligaments, and the entire nervous system. His aim is to find out what goals are important to his patients, and ultimately help them achieve their goals. He prides himself on listening to his patients, and will always treat you with compassion and open-mindedness.
Dr. Metzler works closely with physical and occupational therapists and utilizes their expertise in helping you to function at your best. If you feel like you are not progressing as planned, he will work with you to adjust the therapy, or identify a different approach to your care. He understands that sometimes surgical intervention is necessary, and he works closely with his peers to determine if and when that is the right choice for you.
His expertise also includes electromyography and nerve conduction studies which diagnose diseases of the neuromuscular system - everything from a pinched nerve in your back, to carpal tunnel syndrome, to more systemic neuropathies which may be related to chemotherapy, diabetes, etc. He also provides treatments for back pain, spasticity, and osteoarthritis which range from epidural steroid injections to botox. Dr. Metzler is comfortable utilizing a variety of different medications to help you function at your best. He believes that sleep disturbance, pain, irritability, and ability to focus are often related, and will approach your treatment through a multimodal perspective.
In Dr. Metzler’s free time, he enjoys playing indoor and beach volleyball, listening to all types of music, and going on walks with his bulldog.
BOARD CERTIFICATION/EDUCATION:
Board-Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Northwestern University
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell
Lenox Hill Hospital, New York – Internship
Schwab Rehabilitation / University of Chicago
PRACTICE EMPHASIS:
Disc Herniations
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Facet Arthropathy
Full Body Pain
Crossfit and other athletic related full body body/back injuries
PAIN MANAGEMENT:
Visco Supplementation
Epidural Steroid Injections
Medications
Physical Therapy
ADDITIONAL EXPERTISE:
Electromyography
very thorough with my examination.
Very compassionate professional Doctor felt like he REALLY listened to my concerns and is getting down to the root of my back problem quickly and keeping me pain free along the way.
Great medical care. Listens to patients, examines and explains the results and plan of care. Answers all questions and concerns.
He was great in his medical explanation of the test itself and what was going on. Felt very comfortable and at ease with him!
Great patient care and very professional
Dr. Metzler has an amazing bedside manner. He explains the procedure thoroughly. He is very appropriately reassuring and is very skillful with his procedures. I would strongly recommend him to any of my family and friends. He is a wonderful asset to your group. Thank you for having him as a valued physician.
Robert was very friendly and patient with with me. He answered every question and put my mind at ease.
Very kind and helpful.
Very professional & attentive. Listens to what I said & don’t jus do as help feel or please
He explained everything and went over my MRI's prior to the shot I will be getting in your back.