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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry)

Our wellness-based program focuses on your unique needs, specializing in custom care for nerves, muscles, and bones

4.5 out of 5 stars (243 ratings, 83 comments)

Physical Medicine: Restoring Function

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialists diagnose and treat disorders, disease, or injuries such as acute or chronic pain, back and neck problems, pinched nerves, and orthopedic injuries.

Our specialists – known as physiatrists – use conservative, non-surgical treatments to restore your body’s function and help you maintain an active lifestyle.

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Common Conditions

  • Acute and/or chronic pain
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Musculoskeletal problems (back and neck pain)
  • Orthopedic injuries
  • Pinched nerves
  • Stroke

Learn more about the different services and resources Lee Health offers!

Orthopedics
Part of the Lee Health Musculoskeletal Institute
Neurology
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ALS Clinic
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Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
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Pain Management
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Ratings and Reviews

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions.

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  • 4.5out of 5 stars

    Explained Things Clearly

  • 4.5out of 5 stars

    Involved in Care Decisions

  • 4.5out of 5 stars

    Spent Enough Time

  • 4.5out of 5 stars

    Listened Carefully

  • 4.6out of 5 stars

    Showed Courtesy & Respect

  • 4.5out of 5 stars

    Likelihood to Recommend

4.5 out of 5 (243 ratings, 83 comments)

  • Dec 23, 2024

    I am [ ] the staff rushes to help me in and out of the office. I definitely recommend Doctor Smetko co to anyone with severe spasticity from a [ ]. Dr Smetko is amazing at targeting exactly where the botox will be most effective. I'm noticing definite results.

  • Dec 21, 2024

    All were excellent

  • Dec 21, 2024

    Great experience and very professional and caring

  • Dec 21, 2024

    Dr Smetko is wonderful, I trust her with my health care needs related to my conditions.

  • Dec 20, 2024

    I'm pleased with everything.

  • Dec 20, 2024

    All nurses and Doctor Smetko was very skilled and very friendly! I felt never so well treated like in this facility! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

  • Dec 1, 2024

    Dr. Smetko and the entire staff made my visit easy and everything ran smoothly. They even helped me schedule a visit for an entirely different issue from a past [ ] (at my request) that has been very problematic to me lately. I am very thankful for all of thei r very caring help! This is a wonderful group!

  • Nov 29, 2024

    Everyone was outstanding and Dr Smetko was thorough and took the time to explain all my test results. Looking forward to my health care from here on out.

  • Nov 23, 2024

    Dr Smetko was phenomenal.

  • Nov 22, 2024

    My experience with Dr. Marina Smetko has always been pleasant, informative and never rushed. She has always helped me to find ways to feel better. She is a very caring Dr. I’m blessed to have found her. [ ]

  • Nov 18, 2024

    Dr. SmetKo's nurse. she is very friendly and puts one at ease.

  • Nov 15, 2024

    Dr. Smetko sees me as a real person, not just,NEXT,

  • Oct 29, 2024

    every one was good at what they were doing

  • Oct 26, 2024

    She very much caring about your well being

  • Oct 26, 2024

    Desk Staff Checking Me In, Nurse Maritza, Dr. Marina Smetko, Her Intern, And Desk Staff That Made My Follow Up Appointment For 6 Months.

  • Oct 24, 2024

    Very good group

  • Oct 17, 2024

    Dr Smetko was amazing, her staff and office personnel are awesome, take their time with you, explain everything with you, and make you feel comfortable. I was in [ ] upon 1st visit and am feeling great now after the treatment and care.

  • Oct 14, 2024

    Overall the Front office Staff in general are very helpful in helping set up appointments as well as helpful in setting up Telehealth application.

  • Sep 16, 2024

    Front desk personnel was very courteous and professional

  • Sep 13, 2024

    Everyone was outstanding I feel comfortable going to my doctor appointments and feeling a lot better Everytime.

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