Suzanne Bauer, P.T., D.P.T., M.S. — Physical therapist in Portland, OR
Address3485 S Bond Ave Building 2 7th Floor OR, Portland, OR 97239
Phone+1503-494-3151
Websiteohsu.edu
Suzanne Bauer is a physical therapist with a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Master of Science degree. She has experience working with diverse populations across New York, Washington, and Oregon, treating individuals of all ages and activity levels with various injuries. Bauer has experience in a trauma center emergency room, assisting patients in returning to their desired activities. She is dedicated to providing care to both rural and urban communities, embracing the natural beauty of the Northwest in her personal time. Her clinical focus includes orthopaedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and sports medicine, with specific expertise in fracture care.
Best for
- Patients recovering from fractures
- Individuals seeking sports injury rehabilitation
- Patients with orthopaedic conditions
- Individuals needing post-trauma physical therapy
| Key services | Physical therapy, Fracture care, Sports medicine, Physical medicine and rehabilitation |
| Languages | English |
| Tags | physical therapist, orthopaedics, rehabilitation, sports medicine, fracture care, trauma, portland, ohsu, dpt, ms |
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