Dr. James Platt Wood MD
Orthopedist
2424 S 90th St Suite 500 Milwaukee WI, 53227About
Dr. James Wood is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Wood specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Wood 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1976
University of Mi Med Sch 1976
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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