Orthopedic Surgery Doctors in Summersville, WV Accepting Medicare

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Dr. William R Carson, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4089 Webster Rd, Summersville, WV 26651
Phone: 304-900-2589    Fax: 800-397-1586

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Popular Specializations in Summersville, WV:

Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Radiology
Surgery
Emergency Medicine


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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