Directory of top Orthopaedic Surgeons in Canton, Illinois, USA
Taxonomy Code 207X00000X
The directory of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Canton, Illinois was last updated 6/30/2024
Myron Cornel Stokes1143 CULLY RD, CORDOVA, TN Telephone Number: (615)-484-8128 General Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 8/5/2006 |
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Virginia Mcgrath Weaver57 GERMANTOWN CT STE 204, CORDOVA, TN Telephone Number: (901)-758-7888 General Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 8/30/2006 |
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Matthew Jonathon Davis57 GERMANTOWN CT STE 204, CORDOVA, TN Telephone Number: (901)-758-7888 General Surgeon |
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Date NPI Record created: 3/29/2012 |
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Orthopaedic Surgeons
Taxonomy Code 207X00000X
Classification: Orthopaedic Surgery
Description
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Notes
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007.
www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definiton added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007.
http://www.abos.org/.
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007.
http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
