Dr. Philip R Mccowin M.D.
Orthopedist
2321 Coronado St Idaho Falls ID, 83404About
Dr. Philip Mccowin is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Idaho Falls, ID. Dr. Mccowin specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Mccowin 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
Mechanical Engineering 1986
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthritis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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