Dr. Robert L Highhouse M.D.
Orthopedist
315 TURWILL LN KALAMAZOO MI, 49006About
Dr. Robert Highhouse is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Kalamazoo, MI. Dr. Highhouse specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Highhouse 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 South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl 1994
University of Central Florida College of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
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