Orthopedic Surgery Doctors in Fort Madison, IA Accepting Medicare

3 Orthopedic Surgery doctors found. Showing 1 - 3
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Dr. Joseph Charles Darrow Jr., M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5409 Avenue O, Fort Madison, IA 52627
Phone: 319-376-2134    Fax: 319-376-2188
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Dr. Brent Gray Woodbury, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5409 Avenue O, Fort Madison, IA 52627
Phone: 319-376-2134    Fax: 319-376-2188
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Mark Stewart Calkins, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5409 Avenue O, Fort Madison, IA 52627
Phone: 319-376-2134    Fax: 319-376-2188

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Orthopedic Surgery: 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.


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