Kala Danushkodi, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehab

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About Kala Danushkodi MD

Dr. Danushkodi diagnoses and treats muscular, skeletal & neurological disorders. She administers trigger point and joint injections, as well as Botox injections for pain management and muscle spasms. She performs EMG testing, which is used to record the electrical activity of muscles; detecting abnormal electrical activity of muscle that can occur in diseases such a muscular dystrophy and conditions such as pinched nerves. Dr. Danushkodi is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as the American Academy of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. She also serves as Medical Director of North Kansas City Hospital Rehab.

What is PM&R?

What is Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), also called Physiatry (fizz-eye-a-tree), is a medical specialty emphasizing the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the muscles, bones and nerves. PM&R is one of 24 medical specialties certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

What is a rehabilitation physician (or Physiatrist)?

Physiatrists are muscle, bone and nerve experts who treat conditions that affect how you move. Their goal is to decrease pain, enhance performance without surgery and improve physical function.

Services

We offer multiple services from Motor Vehicle Accidents/Personal Injury, Pain Management, Cortisone Injections, Disability Assessments, Impairment Rating, IME, Wheelchair/Mobility Assessments and

Therapeutic Botox for Migraines|Spasticity|Dystonia

MVA | Personal Injury

In an accident? No Health insurance? No problem, we do Liens with your attorney.

Theraputic BOTOX

Migraines

Cervical Dystonia

Upper & Lower Limb Spasticity

Disability | LTD

Long Term Disability

Social Security Disability

Work Accommodations

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We accept most insurance carries, but we do ask that you call your insurance policy to verify we are in network with your specific plan. If your insurance requires referrals you will need to contact your primary care physician to obtain the referral prior to scheduling an appointment.

Your benefit coverage for care provided by Kala Danushkodi, MD LLC is determined solely by your insurance company and is based on the provisions of your specific medical benefit plan.