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Dr. Van N Polglase M.D.
Orthopedist
1159 W Sample Ave Fresno CA, 93711About
Dr. Van Polglase is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Fresno, CA. Dr. Polglase specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Polglase 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
Naval Academy of Medicine 1961
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1960
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Tear
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