Dr. William L Overdyke MD
Orthopedist
1500 Line Avenue Suite 100 Shreveport LA, 71101About
Dr. William Overdyke is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Overdyke specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Overdyke tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1978
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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