Joseph DiPietro, MD, has joined
North Oaks Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic and is now accepting patients, age 18 and older. To schedule an appointment
with Dr. DiPietro, call (985) 230-APPT [2778].
After earning his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine
in Savannah, Georgia, DiPietro completed a residency in Internal Medicine
and a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as chief resident
through Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York. He belongs to the American
Medical Association and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation.
DiPietro also has conducted research on recovery time for sports-related
concussions in adolescents, and reducing referral wait times for U.S.
Armed Forces veterans to improve care quality.
Other North Oaks Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation providers include: Drs.
Julie Larson and
Dong Sik Cho; and Nurse Practitioner
Vyrl Traylor. They specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses or injuries
affecting movement, and work to improve performance without surgery. They
also are experts in treating brain and spinal cord injuries, stroke, arthritis,
carpal tunnel syndrome and neck/back pain.
The clinic is located at
2101 Robin Avenue, Suite 14 in Hammond. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.