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Robert Metzler, M.D.
MidAmerica Orthopaedics
Pain Management: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Pain Management)
Palos Hills, Mokena
5.0
460 Ratings
218 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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5.0
460 Ratings
218 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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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
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Dr. Metzler was efficient and knowledgeable.
Made me very comfortable and very nice Dr to patience communication.
Very knowledgeable, and courteous and mindful in answering my questions. He was very gentle with both tests and told me what to expect from both. Thank you Robert for telling me what these tests involved!
Straight and to the point
Very good doctor, would definitely recommend to anyone having back issues
Very nice cordial Doctor.
Nice guy , good bed side manner . He talked me thru the testing he did on my hands and arms..
Very easy to talk to & answers questions thoroughly
He's very thorough and excellent at explaining your condition and what solutions are recommended. He listens to your concerns and shows he really cares to help you with solutions to get you better.
Doctor was very professional, knowledgeable and patient in explaining my condition. Agree with his plan of treatment and loved his humor.