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Robert Metzler, M.D.
MidAmerica Orthopaedics
Pain Management: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Pain Management)
Palos Hills, Mokena
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.9
572 Ratings
265 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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4.9
572 Ratings
265 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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He has a great bedside manner, explained everything he was doing and put me at ease throughout the whole exam. I would definitely recommend him.
Easy to speak to and ask questions of. A normal young man with a good personality. I liked him.
So my appointment was for 10AM and at 10:25 I got in line to inquire about the hold up…After waiting about 10 minutes, I was finally called into a room at 10:40 however the doctor didn’t come in until 10:55. The problem is if I were late 10-15 minutes my appointment would get cancelled as well as me having to pay for the office visit…however when they run/ran late I had to deal with it…. What about the anxiety of me waiting for my test? I also had another appointment that I ended up late for, so it was cancelled and had to be rescheduled…that was a problem!! Not very fair. My time is just as important as their time!! However, the doctor’s bedside manner was absolutely amazing. He asked many questions to help assess and diagnose my pain and issues… The doctor did take the time to explain everything as he was going through the process of the test, which I found to be very reassuring and comforting while going through such a tough time.
Dr. Metzler did my EMG test. He couldn’t be more pleasant & put me ease. It was great to have the test done in the office rather than a hospital or another facility. He gets 5 stars!
Dr Metzler was very gentle and explained everything in performing the procedure.
Very professional, compassion, very empathetic and helpful and educational and helpful .
Dr. Metzler was very professional and informative. He explained the procedure and my results. Dr. Metzler is very personable and made me feel comfortable during the entire procedure.
Very kind and caring professional.
Nice doctor
He was so kind and gentle.