About Earl Abel, MD

Earl Taylor Abel, MD is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician specializing in non-surgical approaches for treating sports medicine and spinal injuries.

Following his medical degree from Albany Medical College, Dr. Abel completed his residency training at Albany Medical Center. He went on to receive a fellowship in musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, sports, and spine at the esteemed Bodor Clinic in Napa Valley, California. A primary focus of Dr. Abel’s practice consists of image guided injections, both ultrasound and fluoroscopic (x-ray) guided, to help lessen a patient’s pain.

In addition to board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Dr. Abel is board-certified in electrodiagnostic medicine. Electrodiagnostic medicine, specifically nerve conduction studies and electromyography, can help to localize a neurologic issue that may be causing a patient’s symptoms.

Dr. Abel has always had a passion for playing sports and leading an active lifestyle. When not caring for patients, he enjoys snowboarding, Nordic skiing and biking. He regularly competes in expert mountain bike and cyclocross races.