Dr. Thomas Hernandez M.D.
Orthopedist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
1120 15th St Dept Of Orthopaedics Augusta GA, 30912About
Dr. Thomas Hernandez is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Hernandez specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system in children. As a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Hernandez tends to childrens bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons can treat newborns to teenagers. Some conditions Dr. Hernandez treats include gait abnormalities like limping, limp and spine deformities, broken bones and bone and joint infections.
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