Dr. Karen S. Duane MD
Orthopedist
1601 Sw Archer Rd Department Of Surger Gainesville FL, 32608About
Dr. Karen Duane is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Duane specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Duane 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1978
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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