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Dr. Gilbert Lafontant, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 66
Dr. Gilbert Lafontant, MD

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Dr. Gilbert Lafontant, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 66
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Gilbert Lafontant, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Gilbert Lafontant, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Philadelphia, PA and has 38 years experience. They graduated from Faculte de Medecine et de Pharmacie in 1986 and completed a residency at Temple University Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lafontant also speaks French. Dr. Lafontant is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Locations

  1. 1 Einstein Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Moss
    1200 W Tabor Rd Ste 145, Philadelphia, PA 19141
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Experience and Background Check

Chronic Pelvic Pain
Gait Abnormality
Arthritis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Gait Abnormality
Arthritis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Gait Abnormality
Arthritis
Back Pain
Chronic Pain
Low Back Pain
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Cancer Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fibromyalgia
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lipedema
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Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Miner's Knee
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
TMJ
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Torticollis
Cancer Rehabilitation

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Gilbert Lafontant, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Philadelphia, PA and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Faculte de Medecine et de Pharmacie in 1986. He specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Biography
Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Faculte de Medecine et de Pharmacie
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Temple University Hospital Episcopal Campus
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Temple University Hospital
    1990
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gilbert Lafontant, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lafontant's profile.

Dr. Gilbert Lafontant, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gilbert Lafontant, MD holds board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Dr. Lafontant has over 38 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

    5501 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA

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