
Dr. John P Sweeney MD
Orthopedist
144 Valhi Lagoon Xing Houma LA, 70360About
Dr. John Sweeney is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Houma, LA. Dr. Sweeney specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Sweeney 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
Univ of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1977
University of Florida College of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. William H Kinnard MD1001 School Street Houma LA 70360
- Dr. Christopher E Cenac MD210 New Orleans Blvd Houma LA 70364
- Dr. Brett E Casey MD1001 School St Houma LA 70360
- Dr. Michael A Lasalle MD1001 School Street Houma LA 70360
- Mr. Christopher E Cenac MD1001 School St Houma LA 70360
- Dr. Henry Lawrence Haydel MD1001 School Street Houma LA 70360
Nearest Hospitals
LEONARD J CHABERT MEDICAL CENTERl
1978 INDUSTRIAL BLVD HOUMA LA 70363