Josef S. Fields, DO

Physiatrist

Josef Fields, DO, is part of Newport Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Newport Hospital. Fields’ interests and expertise include myofascial pain, musculoskeletal dysfunction, shoulder and knee injuries, hip, neck and back pain, neuropathic pain, rehabilitation therapy, electromyography, gait dysfunction, limb loss, wound care, and manipulative therapy.

He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the American Osteopathic Association, and is board certified in osteopathic medicine. Dr. Fields is a graduate of Cornell University, and received his medical degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. He completed an internship at St. Petersburg General Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, and a residency program in physical medicine and rehabilitation at New York University/Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine in New York, New York.

Locations

Primary

Lifespan Physician Group, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Newport Hospital
Newport Hospital (directions)
20 Powel Avenue
Newport, RI 02840

Education

  • Medical School:  Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA
  • Residency:  NYU, Rusk Rehabilitation