Dr. John R Shank M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Trauma
9475 Briar Village Pt Suite 325 Colorado Springs CO, 80920About
Dr. John Shank is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Shank specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Shank 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
University of Colorado School of Medicine Program 1987
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthritis
- Bunion
- Osteoarthritis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pain
- Hammer Toe
- Broken Ankle
Fellowships
- Shoulder and Elbow Reconstruction Columbia - New York Orthopaedic Hospital
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